Head of Operations - Logistics

Cobalt

UAE

Ref: KP112-282

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Competitive Package

Within this career enhancing role, you will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods including:
* Food
* Clothing
* Healthcare products
* Manufacturing parts

Manage people, processes and systems and make sure productivity targets are met. Maintenance of warehouse and labour-management systems such as operating automated storage and retrieval systems.

To be responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock. To deal with personnel issues such as the recruitment, training and discipline of staff.

To implement specialist warehousing infrastructures such as the storage of temperature-controlled products, such as food and pharmaceuticals, and the storage of hazardous materials.

Requirements

* A degree in any business science field.
* 10 years of working experience in the UAE is A MUST.
* 5 years in management level within the logistics field including warehousing and supply chain services.

Competencies required for the position
* Knowledge of air cargo and shipping industries will be an advantage.
* Knowledge of Freight Forwarding operations will be required.
* Experience in supply chain strategic planning and execution.
* Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
* Knowledge of structuring supply chain functions and cost expectations.
* Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to lead and facilitate high performing group meetings.

About the Company

Cobalt is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Dubai and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.

Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.

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