Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Ghiwa Abdul Hak

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Senior Logistics & Operations Leader with over 7 years of experience managing global supply chain strategies, freight forwarding, and logistics operations across the GCC. Currently leading group-wide logistics for a major contracting firm in Saudi Arabia, overseeing subsidiaries including furniture and security sectors. Proven success in team leadership, financial oversight, vendor negotiation, and cross-border shipping. Strong record of optimizing logistics workflows, reducing operational costs, and driving strategic alignment between procurement, finance, and executive leadership.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Group Logistics Manager

United Technology of Construction Co - Contracting
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - Current

Leading and managing the full logistics function and logistics team across UTC Group, covering 7 subsideries • Making final decisions and closing deals with all freight forwarders and customs clearing agents • Restructured workflows to improve control, efficiency, and service quality, especially in invoicing and budgeting for goods and shipping • Handling statements of account, payments, invoice processing, and cost control • Coordinating with freight companies, global suppliers, and internal departments including procurement and purchasing, to ensure alignment and timely execution • Reporting directly to the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing logistics reports and operational insights to support executive decision-making • Overseeing warehouses, managing inventory flow, and optimizing space • Fully revamped logistics operations across all group companies.


Achievements

  • Built and lead a strong team handling 90% of the group’s logistics needs, with a primary focus on the Furniture and Security divisions.
  • Streamlined logistics workflows and upgraded systems, cutting lead times and improving cost efficiency.
  • ⁠Revamped financial operations—payment cycles, invoice control, supplier accounts—leading to better cost control and transparency.

CEO Executive Deputy

Marine Trust Company - MTC - Freight Forwarding
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2019 - 06.2024

Oversaw all operational processes, including staff management, client relationships, supply chain coordination, and financial aspects • Negotiated competitive rates and schedules with shipping companies, optimizing logistics operations • Successfully secured favorable freight rates by negotiating contracts with carriers • Played a strategic role in decision-making processes and actively contributed to company growth • Fostered partnerships with foreign agents, expanding global collaborations • Provided effective leadership, ensuring cohesive teamwork and support • Conducted client meetings and expanded customer base • Led candidate interviews and hiring process.


Achievements

  • Maximized profit margins, ensuring financial success.
  • Expanded partnerships with foreign agents.
  • Led the development of a client management system, resulting in 20% increase in new customer volume contributing to company growth.

Education

BABM - BACHELORS OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
/2015 - /2017

BSc IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business Management

Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS)
/2014 - /2017

Skills

  • Logistics budgeting
  • Resilient decision-making
  • International logistics expertise
  • Mentoring and training
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Import and export operations
  • Freight forwarding
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Financial reporting
  • Networking
  • Negotiation
  • Management capabilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem solving
  • Strategic mindset
  • Interpersonal skills

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Group Logistics Manager

United Technology of Construction Co - Contracting
06.2024 - Current

CEO Executive Deputy

Marine Trust Company - MTC - Freight Forwarding
01.2019 - 06.2024

BABM - BACHELORS OF ARTS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University
/2015 - /2017

BSc IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Business Management

Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS)
/2014 - /2017
Ghiwa Abdul Hak