Assistant Logistics Manager

Job description / Role

Responsible for inbound outbound operations in Middle East and Africa. Maintaining proper records and documents from vendors and coordination with the 3rd party logistics.

Key Objectives:
- Handle operations related to logistics - KPI, inventory, transport, Integration of information & customer requirements.
- To manage the flow of goods, information and other resources, including energy and people, between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of the management (targets) and consumers frequently
- Support in developing and implementing Logistics plans in line with corporate Logistics strategy in order to support the achievement of overall business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:
- Full coordination and report to MDs related to Logistics operation weekly and monthly report for Logistics, inventory and sales closing report.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with external agencies and suppliers in order to support the smooth provision of logistics services across the organization.
- Liaise regularly with senior business management in order to understand ongoing business activities and developments and the implications this will have for coordinated logistics provision.
- Prepare management information reports in order to ensure that the management has the relevant information needed to support strategic decision- making.
- Personally resolve critical logistics problems in order to ensure contractual commitments are met and any operational impact is minimized.
- Responsible for multiple customer accounts. It will include the management and improvement of services provided to customers, as well as the development and implementation of 3rd part logistics performance measurements.
- Implementing health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements

- 7-10 years of relevant experience within the Middle East
- Masters Degree from a recognized university is an advantae
- Ability to travel 10% of the time and as required.
- In-depth professional logistics knowledge and expertise
- Thorough knowledge of relevant local import, export, clearance, transportation, land warehousing laws and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of procurement, shipping, clearance, transportation and warehousing methods and procedures
- Strong analytical skills, planning and organizing skills
- Operational planning and problem solving skills
- People management skills
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities.
- Well experienced in International Trade, Import Operations and UAE Customs Laws.

About the Company

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, Samsung is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung employs 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion.