Logistics Officer - Air Arabia

Date: 7 Jun 2024

Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)

Location: Sharjah AE

Country: AE

Job Purpose: To assist in managing, monitoring, and ensuring timely, cost-efficient, and safe transportation/shipment of the components of Airline fleet and 3rd Party aircraft from technical stores to the designated and appointed service providers; liaise with freight/courier services companies for shipment; ensure that required documentation is complete ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of materials, parts, and equipment necessary for aircraft maintenance and operations.

Key Result Responsibilities:

1. Works closely with Engineering stores & Inventory control and procurement teams to arrange inbound and outbound shipments and delivery within UAE ABY hubs and repair shops.
2. Liaises with the freight/courier services companies regarding the various kinds of shipments (including heavy shipments and dangerous goods) & delivery to required destinations.
3. Seeks proposals for short term and long-term logistics services from shipping partners like DHL, FedEx, and customs handling agents with defined KPIs service levels, scope of services, and deliverables.
4. Monthly reviews of logistics service providers performance and work on improvement areas to ensure ABY requirements are consistently fulfilled by shipping partners.
5. Develops SOP for logistics management for part purchase and component movement at base and between the hubs ensuring all legal compliance. Coordinate with TCM team for enhancement of logistics management function to meet the pool part exchange program between base and hubs.
6. Design, plan, and lead the implementation to set up the store for pool component for effective storage and retrieval of components, inventory control, and reporting categories of parts storage as per severity and safety stock management for AOG under the TCM program. Design and publish stock reports for management review.
7. Keeps abreast of required permits for import and export of restricted parts, apply, procure, and maintain the valid permits required by ABY for import of such restricted and regulated aircraft parts under ITAR EAR, etc. Stays updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting logistics operations and update to all concerned stakeholders.
8. Maintains up-to-date records both in a system and files of all documentation related to inbound and outbound shipments.
9. Oversees the team of Logistics Assistant, provide guidance & ensure they are trained and motivated.
10. Manages a team of logistics assistants with respect to morale, discipline, safety, performance, and training to ensure staff are developed, motivated, and contribute to continuous improvement in productivity.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in commerce field or equivalent from a recognized university; IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training certificate is desirable. Logistics Management using multimodal transport and International Trade Warehousing Management Customs tariff documentation and clearance management Proficient in Microsoft Office skills. Fluent in English Language. Valid UAE Driving license is desirable.

Work Experience: 5 years of similar working experience in logistics and stores management in any technical industry; low-cost airline is an advantage. Experienced in working with a team with heavy workload schedules and ad-hoc scenarios. Capable of working in adherence to policies, procedures, and operating manuals as per business needs and in line with adopted regulations and approved quality standards. Cost-oriented and problem-solving skills. Ability to use technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support business objectives. Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.