Logistics Manager
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About the Role
UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee inventory management, define departmental strategies, and manage resource distribution for all projects. Requires 8+ years experience, ERP knowledge preferably SAP, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain/Logistics.
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Responsibilities
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all inventory transactions and physical movement of materials from receipt to stocking distribution
- Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities
- Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports
- Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement
- Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution
Requirements
- Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain/Logistics related course
- ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills
- Comprehensive understanding of logistics principles, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain optimization
- Strong leadership and managerial skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Proficiency in logistics software and systems
- Problem solving skills
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Job Summary
- The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off spec material, and reduce aging material.
- This position manages and controls the organization resource distribution and allocation directed by the Operations Manager for all projects Company wide.
- Responsible for all logistic requirements related to the warehouse function, inclusive of transportation, supply delivery, related.
- Manages the supply and delivery of procured items to the assigned Project location, including coordination with all shipping and freight forwarding agencies and custom authorities.
Job Responsibilities 1
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all inventory transactions and physical movement of materials from receipt to stocking distribution.
- Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans. This includes designing and developing standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
- Resolves problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
- Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports.
- Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement.
- Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of logistics principles, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively oversee logistics operations, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and drive performance.
- Excellent organizational abilities to plan and execute logistics activities, optimize routes, and ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs.
- Proficiency in logistics software and systems to track shipments, manage inventory levels, analyze data, and optimize logistics processes.
- Problem solving skills to identify logistical challenges, implement solutions, and continuously improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Resilience
- Quality
- Leadership
- Fleet management L3
- Business Analysis L3
- Logistics Analysis L3
- Project Management L3
- Route Planning L3
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain/Logistics related course
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