Freight Manager - Shipping (Sea/Air/Land)

Black Pearl

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP174-1134

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a 3PL logistics company, is currently looking for a Freight Operations Manager to be based in Dubai. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

Business Development:

- Brings in profitable business from new customers
- Participates in RFPs and submits pricing proposals to Managing Director
- Leads & oversees day-to-day operations of the department
- Works with Managing Director to grow the client's business in line with business strategy
- Guarantees the qualitative aspect of operations (quality of service)
- Develops and updates operating procedures for the team
- Ensures the achievement of the department's economic objectives (budget)
- Innovates in its field and manages the corresponding projects
- Manages people (daily management, Annual evaluation, Bonus, promotions,) in conjunction with Freight Manager
- Evolves its department according to needs (development, conjuncture, ...)
- Ensures communication within the department (daily, meetings of service, ...)
- Enforces the internal regulations and the various company agreements
- Formulate commercial offers
- GOFC tender process by submitting reports, details and service requirements to the online tender platform
* Sharing Information, participate and lead GOFC working groups to deliver results as per the customers’ requirements
- Leads & participates in commercial visits
- Builds strong customer relationships
- Explores business opportunities with current & new customers

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

- MBA or Bachelors with Supply Chain/Freight Diploma
- Minimum 7-8 years in the Freight industry in the UAE / GCC/ Middle East
- Must be in a leading role of at least 3 years
- Must have Freight Operations experience
- Must have Freight Operations know-how
- Must have Customs & Clearance knowledge
- Must have exposure in GCC/Middle East
- Knowledgeable in warehouse management
- Experience in pricing

Disclaimer: Please note that Black Pearl will never ask any of its candidates for any payment in any form in exchange of our service in helping candidates find a job. Our service is free to our candidates and the recruitment fee is paid by our clients. If you receive any emails, SMS or calls requesting you to pay from someone claiming to be an employee of Black Pearl before they can process your application, please report and write an email or contact our office.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.

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