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Job description / Role
LogisticsOperationManager
Department:Logistics
Location: Basra, Iraq
Experience:7+ years in Logistics sector (preferably 3+ years in the supervisory position)
Nationality :Iraqi National (preferably Basrawi) or equivalent experience/presence in Iraq, with fluent English skills
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
- Iraqi affiliate L.L.C. of one of the Top 10 Korean Conglomerate
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May perform other duties as assigned)
Operational Administration
- Manage working levels of SNP logistics business in Iraq, in terms of operations and marketing
- Overall administration of the delivery process as a whole, from off-shore activities, customs clearance, storage & warehousing, to inland delivery to the customers job-site
- Manage quotations from forwarders, arrange all shipping documents, overview the customs clearance process, manage the warehouses inventory, arrange shipment in trucking, arrange ocean shipment (if necessary)
- Serve as an expert technical resource in the logistics value chain as a whole, cooperating with in-field staff
- Recommend and implement business process improvements
- Keep record of all documents for rectification with vendors
- Communicate with supervisors andpeersin Dubai to provideall business documents and answer questions to upper management supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Manage the staff, rate each staffs performance, provide feedbacks
Sales & Marketing
- Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests from all concerned parties
- Resolve cost and customer satisfaction issues, if any
- Research and develop new prospective customer network in Iraq
- Fortify relationship with governmental officers in sectors related to SNPs business
- Communicate with people outside the organization, the companies in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Minimum 7 years of experience in the logisticssector (preferably +3 years in supervisory position)
- Iraqi Citizen or equivalent presence/experience in Iraq
- Bachelors degree
- Speaking, writing, and reading proficiency in Arabic (native speaker) and English.
- Must have a profound understanding and experience in general shipping procedures related to Incoterms 2010
- Outstanding communication skills with employees and Iraqi government officials
- Work Experience either in a shipping line, freight forwarding, or inland trucking company in Iraq
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
- Regional oversight responsibilities
- Profound knowledge about shipping and documents such as arranging a shipment and handling export & import customs
- Ability to multi-task in several different field and ability to communicate with people of different nationalities
- Leadership and good interpersonal skills are a must
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, shipping orders, invoices and shipping documents in English.
- Efficient in handling computer applications such as MS Office
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
About the Company
Since its establishment in 1962 as part of the Koreas first 5-year Economic Plan, KOTRA has been dedicated to creating new export markets and increasing Koreas trade value, which reached $1 trillion in 2011. In the late 1990s, the agency helped Korea overcome the Financial Crisis by starting its foreign direct investment promotion division. And in the last half century, KOTRA has played a significant role in supporting Korean companies expanding overseas.
Today, the world economy is more volatile than ever due to the European financial crisis, China's hindered economic growth, upcoming elections in 15 countries and security issues in the Middle East. In preparation for a rapidly changing market environment, and using Koreas expansive FTA network, KOTRA is focusing on the globalization of small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), the backbone of the Korean economy, by providing them with customized support related to global business establishment and export.