WMS Project Manager

Job description / Role

Freight and Logistics
Salary up to US$ 45,000 + ticket + medical
Based in Dubai, UAE

Our client is one of the global leaders for the provision of the best international freight and logistics services. They are currently seeking to hire a WMS Project Manager. The role is based in Dubai, UAE.
Purpose of this role is to ensure that their warehousing customers are served through an IT/WMS solution that is in line with customer specific objectives on operational functionality, data quality and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project-manage the scoping, procurement, development, and implementation of the best suited IT/WMS solution for serving new warehousing customers.
• Assist in the development and promotion of the MEA warehousing and distribution strategy.
• Participate in tenders; present costs and timelines of full implementation to be included in tender responses.
• Present ongoing running costs and organisational/staffing requirements to be included in tender responses.
• Review current solutions for existing customers and provide recommendations
• Provide ongoing support to different client teams for all warehousing IT/WMS solutions to ensure continued operational delivery and customs compliance

Requirements

• University education, IT, Technical, Electro or Supply Chain Management branch is preferred.
• Must have worked as Project Manager in WMS implementation
• 5 years management experience in an international logistics / manufacturing company
• Knowledge of IT/WMS products available in the market.
• Experience with direct communication with customer
• Very good English communication skills
• Organizational skills, proactive approach, time management.
• Ready to travel to different facilities

About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.