Logisitics Director- Dubai, UAE
Our client is a very well respected Middle East Holding Company covering a broad range of industries. These include: manufacturing, construction, building industry, real estate, electronics, development, information technology, communication and investments.
Based in their Dubai office the successful candidate will direct, manage and support the smooth and efficient operation of supply chain processes.
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will handle processes involved in a supply chain, liaising with a variety of parties including suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Play a key role in to forecasting increasingly complex systems of stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and performance evaluation.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods•Coordinate and control the order cycle and associated information systems
Coordinate and control the order cycle and associated information systems•Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand •Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs•Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers•Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions
Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions•Control transportation, stock control, warehousing, and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials
Control transportation, stock control, warehousing, and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials•Follow up the profitability and logistic costs dashboard (set of KPI) and establishes required action plans for the logistic objectives achievement
Follow up the profitability and logistic costs dashboard (set of KPI) and establishes required action plans for the logistic objectives achievement•Assure the follow-up of supply activities (national and import), of warehousing and distribution, of upstream and downstream transports
Assure the follow-up of supply activities (national and import), of warehousing and distribution, of upstream and downstream transports •Exercise management and coordination functions with various company functions (mainly commercial department, purchasing, manufacturing, finance…)
Exercise management and coordination functions with various company functions (mainly commercial department, purchasing, manufacturing, finance…) •Strive to promote company brand and achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction and service improvement
Strive to promote company brand and achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction and service improvementESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-10 years experience in a similar role at Director level
- Strong leadership, planning & organizing, customer satisfaction skills.
- Ability to lead teams, set objectives and motivate.
- Full and sound knowledge of supply chain management and order cycle
- Demonstrated ability to effectively run multiple warehouse operations
- Warehouse/Distribution technology systems
- Experience in project management
- Financial analysis
- Must demonstrate sound work ethics and integrity
To apply in confidence please email your CV to jocelyn@firstresortrecruitment.com
