Logistics Manager

Job description / Role

Leading Retail Group
Attractive Tax Free Salary
Ideal for candidates already based in the Middle East


An exciting opportunity has risen to join one of the fastest growing retail groups with a franchise portfolio of over 30 brands. Our client currently operates over 150 stores across the Middle East with plans for extensive development over the next few years.

They are currently seeking a Logistics Manager to be based in Dubai. Leading and managing the department, he will be responsible for defining, developing and implementing logistics plans, policies and procedures that meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the logistics teams - setting goals and objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating employees
• Manage annual allocated budget and expenditure ensure effective cost management
• Provide professional support to internal customers
• Continually evaluate and cost/quality optimise the logistics network
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
• Liaise regularly with senior business management in order to understand ongoing business activities and developments and the implications this will have for co-ordinated logistics provision
• Support strategic decision-making by providing senior management with performance reports
• Resolve critical logistics problems in order to ensure contractual commitments are met and any operational impact is minimised
• Research and monitor activities and trends in logistics supply markets
• Negotiate with key suppliers and logistics service providers on contract issues in order to ensure best value purchasing terms are obtained

Requirements

• University Degree in Logistics
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in the retail/ FMCG industry
• Strong understanding of the logistics & supply chain industry
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse operations, procurement & shipping methods and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of local import, export, customs clearance, transportation laws and regulations
• Good understanding of financial planning and budgeting processes
• Good people management skills
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic a PLUS

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.