Logistics Team Leader jobs in United Arab Emirates

JOB PURPOSE:

• To supervise, monitor and regulate the Team in their performance of assigned/delegated tasks.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to arrange transportation via road, sea, and air freight, ensuring compliance with schedules and requirements for both inbound and outbound shipments to UAE plant.
• The role is being created as part of company’s succession planning, and to assist the superintendent on his task and make reports as & when required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Supervision of subordinates:

• Organise and supervise the activities and work of a team and to ensure that all work pertaining to logistics coordination is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
• Lead, motivate, and encourage subordinates to deliver results
• Coach and set KPI for the team and conduct their performance review

Planning of shipments & support:

• Planning of shipments as per Sales Orders & Proforma Invoice, (wherever applicable) received from concerned Dept. To assist in day today shipping operations, and warehouse as & when required.
• Ensure SO service levels are met with target given
• Generates various reports for shipping control and monitoring and submit to all concerned personnel/Dept.
• Booking containers and trucks for inbound shipments from all suppliers and ensures the best rate is obtained.
• Ensures the best route is taking to ship the materials from the supplier to plant in terms of cost, lead time, and documentation complexity.
• All containers should be booked on time after supply planning’s team confirmation.

Daily Loading schedule:

• Ensure Daily Loading schedules are prepared & circulated well in advance (24 hrs. Advance) to all concerned (Transporters/Forwarders, WH, Security, BU Team etc.) in order to provide swift and efficient delivery of goods in a timely manner to satisfy client requirements & achieve shipping and warehouse target.
• Ensure daily tracking of inbound containers on the way to the plant and escalates if any delays.

Documents Accuracy:

• Make sure all documents are reviewed before sending to Customer/Transporter. This can be monitored by Documents Check List (DCL) in order to make sure that such documents were double checked by respective officers
• All documents and stamps and signatures are obtained on time to not delay the shipments.

Statements & Reports:

• Prepare statements and reports timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies and standards.
• Provide reports with analytics with highlights and lowlights on performance
• Give visibility to management and supply chain team on shipment status

Coordination & Communications:

• Coordinates with other Departments to ensure all Shipping operations are taking place in order and well organised.
• Communicate with other depts. And suppliers, if required, on shipping operations and activities.
• Maintain a good relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings as advised by the management.

Systems & ERP:

• Ensures a smooth transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Being a key user and attending all meetings and trainings required for the project
• Gives training to end users oh MS D365
• Takes part in any project related to Logistics of the plant and contributes with clear inputs.

Policies & Procedures:

Implement approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment:

Ensure that all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures (MOH/DM), instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor degree/Diploma - preferably in Logistics
• Preferably knowledge of International Shipping conventions and protocols /procedures & 2 Years FMCG distribution experience in supervisory role.
• Computer literate (MS word, Excel, Power point,& knowledge of ERP package is preferable)
• Strong leader ship personality, team playing ability to encourage people achieve task
• Well organized with good communication skills
• Good understanding of the FMCG business
• Ability to work under pressure