Head of Logistics - FMCG

italent

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP090-1158

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Head of Logistics - FMCG

Salary: up to AED 15,000 based on Experience

Location: Dubai

Our Client has been in operation for more than 25 years in the UAE distributing foods and general merchandise to retailers across the GCC and Middle East.

A privately owned company with an extensive range of products ensuring the

highest standards of quality and service to their clients

As an ongoing expansion and service delivery excellence, we are seeking a highly talented and experienced Logistics Manager to head up the entire operation in their warehouse.

The Key role is to manage the day to day logistics, warehousing and supply chain operation to their retail channels across the region

Responsibilities
• Plan and manage logistics, warehousing, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate the full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement im-provements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or relevant years experience in the industry
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience managing a medium to large logistics operation preferably within the FMCG environment
• Experience with WMS is essential.
• Possess excellent management, organisational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to create a team environment with enhanced performance capabilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills at all levels within the organisation

About the Company

italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.

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