Logistics Manager

JOB Description

o Reviews the sales teams requirement for multiple client types/origins/destinations/terms & recommends the best possible options & quotations to fulfill orders.

o Provides shipping quote options.

o Supervises the logistics team.

o Manages all import & export shipments from/to multiples origins/destinations, from collection until delivery while constantly monitoring their status.

o Coordinates with clients/suppliers/warehouses/transporters/forwarders.

o Negotiates with forwarders for the best credit terms, shipping quotes & schedules to meet project deadlines.

o Meets with new forwarders to seek better shipping options.

o Searches & recommends options to manage shipments to multiple destinations where the company does not have an import license.

o Communicates with multiple certificate issuing authority for any requirements for shipping certificates e.g. KUCAS/SASO/SABER.

o Communicates with multiple testing authorities for testing & issuance of test certificates.

o Ensures wherever possible, the consolidation of orders for shipments for efficiency & cost saving.

o Maintains shipping logs in excel format for tracking of shipments & costs & record purposes. Prepares Import VAT Reports to be submitted to accounts.

o Prepares Export documents (Packing List), secures COO (Cert. of Origin) from Dubai Chamber & processes the attestation of document through MOFAIC.

o Prepares Import VAT Reports to be submitted to related companies (e.g. Bright Start/H&H Development etc.).

o Handles shipments for related companies (e.g. Bright Start/H&H Development etc.).

o Receives & reviews all invoices from forwarders.

o Identifies orders related to forwarder invoices & submits them to the related accounts departments for payments.

o Coordinates between forwarder & internal accounts departments to ensure that invoices are paid within the credit period.

o Coordinates regularly with the sales & purchasing teams to keep them updated for the status of the orders.

o Updates the warehouse team for all incoming shipments for delivery to multiple warehouses/sites.

o Coordinates with Insurance companies for any related claims.

o Reviews reports prepared by the warehouse team for insurance submittal. Complies with all Laws & Regulations. SKILL SET Required Furniture Fixture industry experience will be an added advantage.

o At least 3-5 years of experience in similar role.

o MS Office proficient.

o Strong Mathematical skills.

o Excellent communication & problem solving skills.

o Able to multitask efficiently.

o Proficiency in verbal & written English language.

Bachelor's Degree holder.