JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Objective:
This position is responsible for supervising daily transport operations within the distribution center, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods to meet service-level targets.
Key responsibility:
- Supervise inbound/outbound transportation activities, coordinate routing, scheduling, and delivery execution.
- Manage drivers, monitor vehicle assignments, ensure compliance with traffic and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with warehouse, DC, and logistics teams to synchronize transport with inventory demands.
- Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, transit times, and fuel usage; escalate and resolve operational issues.
- Implement route optimization measures and monitor cost-saving initiatives.
- Conduct regular vehicle inspections and assist in fleet maintenance planning.
- Support vendor and carrier coordination for pickups, drop-offs, and service-level agreements.
- Prepare transportation activity reports and present findings to Manager - Transport for process enhancements.
Desired experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in logistics, transport coordination, or fleet operations.
- Strong knowledge of route planning, carrier management, and transportation regulations.
- Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and data analysis tools.
- Effective negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid driving license and familiarity with regional transport regulations preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or a related field.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.
Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.
Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.
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