Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management:

- Coordinate with production planning and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods.

- Implement inventory control processes to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

- Optimize inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize carrying costs.

2. Production Support:

- Coordinate transportation of raw materials to production facilities and finished goods to distribution centers or customers.

- Work closely with production managers to ensure seamless integration of logistics operations with manufacturing processes.

3. Supply Chain Coordination:

- Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components.

- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery delays, or non-compliance.

- Optimize supply chain processes to reduce lead times, transportation costs, and inventory levels.

4. Transportation Management:

- Manage the company's fleet of vehicles or coordinate with third-party carriers to transport goods between production facilities, warehouses, and distribution centre's.

- Optimize transportation routes to minimize costs, reduce transit times, and improve delivery efficiency.

- Monitor vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, and driver performance to ensure safe and reliable transportation operations.

5. Warehousing and Distribution:

- Oversee warehousing operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of goods.

- Implement warehouse management systems to track inventory, manage storage space, and optimize picking and packing processes.

- Coordinate with distribution teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment for customers.

6. Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements related to transportation and logistics operations.

- Develop risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain

- Implement security measures to protect shipments from theft, damage, or loss during transportation.

7. Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency gains in logistics and fleet operations.

- Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance metrics and identify areas for optimization.

- Implement new technologies, such as transportation management systems or route optimization software, to enhance logistics operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years' of related experience in Logistics .
Strong Warehouse experience – ability to manage Logistics KPI’s.
Previous experience handling logistics for Manufacturing FMCG .
The candidate shall be presentable and possess a professional attitude
Excellent skills in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
Knowledge of International Trade, Import Operations and UAE Customs Laws
Strong quantitative background with an excellent understanding of the issues and processes required to deliver high quality results.

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