Job Description

Our company is searching for a professional, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Logistics Manager. The Logistics Manager will schedule all inbound/outbound shipments, provide leadership to our warehouse team and strive to keep transportation costs low. The successful candidate will also be responsible for prioritizing tasks to meet expected shipping dates and maintaining an accurate inventory. If you have previous logistics leadership experience and work well in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Logistics Manager responsibilities and duties

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Strategy and Development

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

General and Task Management

Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available

People Management

Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors

Financial Budget and Control

Hold responsibility for department budget

Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time Ensure products are shipped appropriately to ensure quality of goods during transportation Take control of packaging and provide appropriate, cost effective, high quality solutions Take responsibility for accuracy of labelling to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and safety requirements Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changes

Environmental

Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes are as environmentally friendly as possible Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible

Self Management

Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies Support encourages and develop team Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere Anticipates and overcomes obstacles Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions Embraces personal challenge Confident, rounded thinking Takes ownership for team cohesion Is self aware Is resilient, optimistic and open to change Self motivated, flexible and works well under pressure

Skills and Attributes:

Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills Customer focused Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities Project management skills Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost, production schedules and customer order fulfilment Excellent attention to detail skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED0.10 - AED1.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Please be advised that shortlisted candidates must be available for an in-person interview. Online interviews are not an option for this position. Kindly apply only if you are able to attend a face-to-face interview.
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Logistics: 9 years (Preferred)
Location:

* Abu Dhabi (Required)