Logistics Manager

Job description / Role

Job opportunity overview

This is your opportunity to join a global company where you will be responsible to lead and engage the Middle East logistics teams to efficiently plan, monitor, execute, and optimize all logistics activities. The main area will be Saudi Arabia along with other Middle Eastern countries.

As a logistics manager at Hempel, you will be actively involved in establishing and ensuring a strong organization with the purpose of meeting established delivery performance and overall logistics fulfillment operations, established logistics specifications and schedules, volume cost targets, as well as safety, quality, and legal standards. This role will be based in Sharjah (UAE) and will report into the Regional Logistics Director - EMEA.

Join us and contribute to our continued excellence in delivery performance and overall logistics fulfillment operations. Be a partner to ensure high customer satisfaction through incremental improvements of planning and scheduling.

Key responsibilities

• Establish effective organizational structures and processes, and develop successful teams through a modern and inclusive leadership style with focus on results and success created together.
• Ensure successful and transparent delivery performance driving supply chain reliability.
• Address customer satisfaction through incremental improvements of planning and scheduling as well as logistics footprint in the sub-region.
• Manage inventories in accordance with defined and agreed parameters and be an active contributor to defining the same.
• Manage all related warehouse operations effectively and efficiently both locally and throughout the sub-region with operational focus on optimal distribution and warehouse footprint for the Middle East region overall.
• Ensure all guidelines regarding health, safety, and environment (HSE) are thoroughly understood throughout the organization and by all employees.
• Provide effective information and training as well as lead by example.
• Actively participate and engage in cross-functional initiatives in the team and support the region-wide management agenda.

What we're looking for

• University degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or economics is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the warehouse and logistics field.
• At least 5 years of experience within supply chain and logistics in a management capacity is required.
• MBA studies or any other related studies in business administration is considered a merit.
• Knowledge of paint and coating technologies is considered a merit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Proficiency in standard software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected, and previous experience in Dynamics AX ERP platform is considered a merit.

Additional information

If this sounds like a match to you, please apply through the recruitment system by submitting your application letter with a CV in English.

Final deadline for applications is 15 June 2025.

About Hempel

At Hempel, you are welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect, and support for each other.

We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why from day one your input, ideas, and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued, and treated equally in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Seniority level

Mid-senior level

Job functions

Distribution strategy, planning, supply chain

Industry

Chemicals

Required experience

Manager

Key skills

• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory control
• Data entry
• AS400
• Transportation management systems
• EDI
• Microsoft Outlook
• Warehouse experience
• Office experience
• Dispatching
• Microsoft Excel
• Logistics

Employment type

Full-time

Vacancy

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