Job Details
Type: Full Time
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Other
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our team as a Transportation Logistics Manager, your role is to oversee all aspects of transportation operations, including dispatching, routing, and tracking vehicles or aircraft. You will manage budgets, negotiate with transport providers, and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with regulations, address customer complaints, and promote a safe work environment. Your goal is to optimize transportation processes to meet company objectives while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.
Responsibilities:
Directing all activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles or aircraft.
Prepare the budget annually to cover all his section requirements.
Make sure to fulfil all requirements and equipment within the approved budget without fail.
Aware of all industry variables such as fuel cost/ fluctuations, routs availability, curfew timings.
Using his analytical skills to calculate the capacities, weight and the best utilization to get the most benefits of each shipment.
Prepare vehicles/ equipment inspection, periodic and preventive maintenance plan.
Conduct series of negotiation rounds with all transports to reach new/ more cost-effective deals.
Study, suggest and implement new methods that will reduce the transportation cost.
Study, suggest and implement new methods that will apply more control over the company fleet.
Prepare backup plans in case of failures or road incidents or supplier failure to recover the case and fulfil the shipment on time.
Prepare a list of approved vendors who are complying with the company's standards and accepting the related SLAs.
Define the KPIs that would apply to the vendors/ service providers.
Continually re-assess the approved vendors based on their performance and decide to keep them in the approved list or to encloud them.
Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.
Directing investigations to verify and resolve internal/ external customer or shipper complaints.
Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.
Well informed on all new techniques of transporting/ stacking and storing material.
Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, transportation contracts, and government regulations.
Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits and attending company safety meetings.
Skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field.
At least 5 years experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
Experience working with contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
Critical thinking skills, negotiation skills and knowledge of analytics.
Experience working with cross-boarders transports and all required documentation.
Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software.
Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
Excellent leadership skills.
Good conflict resolution skills.
Advanced communication skills, fluent in English, Arabic is a plus.
Job Details
Job Location: Dammam Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: Home & Office Furniture
Company Type: Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role: Logistics and Transportation
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified
Number of Vacancies: 1
ABYAT is the largest retail store in the Middle East built over 22000 sqm and offering a selection of more than 22000 products under one roof. The concept, idea, and trademark was developed 100% locally. From inspiring assortments of tiles, wallpaper, lighting, bathrooms and stylish kitchens, to tried and tested world-class plumbing and pipes, in addition to other unique products from building & finishing materials. ABYAT's furniture department brings new and exclusive designs to Kuwait built with the highest European quality standards and come in various designs including classic, modern, and ultra contemporary.
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