Assistant Manager - Supply Chain & Marine Logistics
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About the Role
AIT Worldwide Logistics is hiring an Assistant Manager for Supply Chain & Marine Logistics in Dubai to coordinate end-to-end logistics for vessels, shipyards, and drydock operations across the GCC.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for vessel spares, consumables, equipment, and project cargo
- Manage supplier follow up, shipment tracking, delivery schedules, and inventory visibility
- Coordinate warehousing, packing, consolidation, and distribution activities within JAFZA
- Arrange and coordinate deliveries to vessels at ports, anchorages, offshore locations, and drydocks
- Liaise with vessel masters, agents, port authorities, and customers regarding shipment status
- Coordinate JAFZA documentation, customs declarations, temporary imports, exports, and re exports
- Serve as primary operational contact for assigned customers and provide proactive updates
- Monitor shipment milestones and operational KPIs, identify cost reduction opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or related field
- 5 to 10 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or marine operations
- 2 3 years of supervisory or people management experience
- Strong understanding of international logistics, Incoterms, carrier contracts, and rate mechanisms
- Experience handling JAFZA operations and UAE customs procedures
- Exposure to marine logistics, vessel support, offshore logistics, or drydock operations
- Strong system proficiency, including CargoWise or similar logistics platforms
- Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills
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Overview
- This role is responsible for coordinating and executing end to end supply chain and marine logistics activities supporting vessels, shipyards, and drydock operations across the GCC and Gulf region.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for vessel spares, consumables, equipment, and project cargo.
- Manage supplier follow up, shipment tracking, delivery schedules, and inventory visibility.
- Coordinate warehousing, packing, consolidation, and distribution activities within JAFZA.
- Monitor critical and urgent vessel requirements to ensure on time delivery.
- Maintain accurate shipment records, IOR/EOR, operational reports, and KPI dashboards.
- Arrange and coordinate deliveries to vessels at ports, anchorages, offshore locations, and drydocks.
- Liaise with vessel masters, agents, port authorities, and customers regarding shipment status.
- Coordinate launch boat services, port passes, escort requirements, and marine service providers.
- Manage critical spares logistics and emergency deliveries to minimize vessel downtime.
- Support project cargo movements related to drydock repairs, vessel upgrades, and offshore projects.
- Coordinate JAFZA documentation, customs declarations, temporary imports, exports, and re exports.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Customs, JAFZA regulations, and client specific requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or marine operations.
- 2 3 years of supervisory or people management experience.
- Strong understanding of international logistics, Incoterms, carrier contracts, and rate mechanisms.
- Experience handling JAFZA operations and UAE customs procedures.
- Exposure to marine logistics, vessel support, offshore logistics, or drydock operations.
- Strong system proficiency, including CargoWise or similar logistics platforms.
- Experience supporting offshore, oil & gas, marine, or shipyard customers.
- Knowledge of GCC port operations, drydock facilities, and vessel husbandry services.
- Experience managing time critical marine spare deliveries.
- Experience dealing with shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and marine agents.
- Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills.
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