Job Summary:
The job holder is responsible for leading the strategic planning, integration, and operational delivery of freight, back-of-house (BOH), and off-site logistics services for Expo 2030. The role defines the logistics operating model, governance structure, and performance framework, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient logistics execution across all event phases (build-up, live operations, and breakdown), fully aligned with the Concept of Operations, Site Masterplan, and cross-functional operational requirements.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Integration:
- Develop the Logistics Functional Area Operating Plan (FAOP) aligned with the overall Concept of Operations and Site Masterplan.
- Define logistics operating model, governance structure, and escalation protocols.
- Lead risk identification and mitigation planning for Logistics function.
- Contribute to OPEX budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial controls
- Support procurement strategy, contractor scope definition, and evaluation of commercial proposals.
- Interface with Venue Operations, International Participants, Commercial/F&B, Overlay, Security, Transport, and Command & Control functions.
Freight & BOH Logistics Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of integrated freight and BOH logistics strategies across build-up, live, and breakdown phases
- Plan vehicle routes, sequencing access, and delivery schedules aligned with venue operational constraints.
- Define logistics zoning, staging areas, loading docks, and storage interfaces.
- Coordinate vehicle permitting, accreditation, and insurance compliance.
- Develop demand forecasting and dock capacity modelling for peak operational periods.
- Establish freight prioritization protocols and escalation frameworks.
- Integrate freight operations with venue access control, security screening, and mobility planning.
- Establish structured delivery booking systems, dock management controls, and real-time performance monitoring.
Off-Site Staging & Consolidation Strategy:
- Lead the design and operational oversight of off-site consolidation hubs, marshaling compounds, and staging facilities.
- Model logistics flows and delivery capacities during peak build-up, live events, and breakdown phases.
- Develop congestion mitigation and fleet optimization strategies.
- Establish surge logistics and contingency planning frameworks.
Authority Coordination & Permits:
- Coordinate with city authorities for logistics permits, heavy vehicle access, curfews, and restricted zone approvals.
- Ensure compliance with municipal transport, environmental, customs, and safety regulations.
- Maintain auditable fleet documentation, insurance coverage, and driver credentials remain valid and auditable.
Contractor & Operational Oversight:
- Oversee logistics contractors, freight operators, and marshaling teams.
- Establish KPI frameworks for delivery adherence, dwell times, safety compliance, and service performance.
- Conduct readiness rehearsals and test operations before live event activation.
- Integrate logistics tasks into command-and-control and incident management structures.
Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Define logistics KPIs and reporting framework aligned with Operations PMO.
- Provide executive-level reporting on logistics performance, risks, and mitigation measures.
- Capture lessons learned to refine logistics standards and procurement specifications.
- Develop and deliver logistics readiness exercises and simulations.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
Professional Certifications Preferred:
CSCP, CILT, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or relevant logistics certifications.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in large-scale logistics operations, major events, infrastructure projects, or complex supply chain environments.
- Proven experience in multi-stakeholder and authority-driven operational environments.
Nature of Experience:
- Proven experience in large-scale freight, BOH logistics, and staging operations within complex, multi-venue or mega-event environments.
- Experience managing delivery windows, contractor performance, authority permits, and surge logistics during peak operational periods.
- Exposure to command-and-control integration and operational readiness in high-pressure settings.
Job Specific Skills:
- Strong freight and BOH logistics planning capability.
- Experience with time-window delivery systems and staging hub operations.
- Contractor performance governance and KPI development.
- Authority liaison and regulatory compliance management.
- Crisis response and surge logistics planning.
- Strong analytical and operational dashboard interpretation skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional logistics integration across Transport, Security, Accreditation, Overlay, and Venue Operations.
- Strong decision-making capability in high-pressure, time-critical environments.
- Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder logistics environments, including government entities, contractors, and international participants.
- Ability to translate strategic logistics plans into structured and executable operating models.
