Assistant Manager, Logistics Innovation

Position Summary
Purpose of the job:

The successful applicant is responsible for ensuring stability and optimizing
Logistics branch performance in terms of Cost and Operations.

Key Objectives:

• Implementation of Cost Saving initiatives in MENA region.


• Stabilizing and Optimizing 3PL Performance in terms of Operation and Cost


• Support Initiatives for improving E-store Logistics services.


• Accelerating Process Innovation for all MENA Branches under Data Analysis
  Role and Responsibilities
  Position Responsibilities:


• Provide optimal logistics services to meet companies' logistics requirements, securing of infrastructure, and management of logistics operations.


• Monitor Logistics Company's overall performance including import customs clearance, delivery, storage and logistics costs, and achieve goals by logistics indicator.


• Secure and apply continuous process innovation and system to ensure the logistics competitiveness.


• Logistics KPI (Key Performance Indication) management. Prepare improving logistics partner's execution capability such as task operation, organization and process from the customer, financial and HR perspectives.


• [Driving innovation project] Identify new services to secure logistics competitiveness, develop and apply efficiency of the existing processes and related solutions.


• Implementation of logistics cost saving projects and monitor performance and how to improve


• Innovation Task Simulation Through Data Analysis


• Partly Monitor E-store Performance for LMD evaluation


• Improve and support initiatives for improving E-Store Logistics services.


• Preparing Weekly and Monthly Report


• Undertake any adhoc projects, initiatives, tasks as directed by the Management.
  Skills and Qualifications
  Essential skills and experience:
  Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
  demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of
  this position.


• Problem solving--the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.


• Oral communication--the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Accepts feedback from others.


• Planning/organizing--the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.


• Safety and security--the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.


• Well experienced in International Trade, Import Operations and UAE Customs Laws.
  Qualifications


• Experience, Education and Licensure


• ‎4 years minimum of related experience within the Middle East


• Master's Degree from a recognized university is an advantage.


• The candidate shall be presentable and possess a professional attitude.


• Excellent skills in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)


• Knowledge of International Trade, Import Operations and UAE Customs Laws


• Strong quantitative background with an excellent understanding of the issues and processes required to deliver high quality results.


• Language Skills:


• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from factories, sales and customers.


• Ability to effectively present information to top management