Operations Manager- Land Freight

• Transport & Trucking Expertise: Strong knowledge of various trucks, trailers, cross-border transportation, and special cargo requirements.
• Cargo & Route Planning: Handle normal, out-of-gauge, sensitive, and special cargo while identifying permits, challenges, and cost-effective routes.
• Transport Sourcing: Source reliable trucks, drivers, transport companies, and brokers at competitive rates.
• Supplier & Driver Network: Build and maintain long-term relationships with transport providers and develop a strong pool of drivers to ensure continuous truck availability.
• Operations Coordination: Monitor the operations team, allocate tasks effectively, and coordinate with the Sales Team to ensure smooth and efficient transportation operations.
• Lead & Develop the Team: Supervise and develop operations staff, set KPIs, conduct performance evaluations, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Operations Management: Establish and implement SOPs, delegate tasks effectively, prioritize urgent jobs, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Problem Solving & Compliance: Provide expert solutions for customs clearance delays, documentation issues, shipment handling, and other operational challenges.
• Cost & Profitability Management: Optimize freight costs, routing, and resources while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Supplier & Performance Management: Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, analyze operational and financial data, and provide management with timely performance updates.

Requirements:

• · Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or operations management, with proven team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, transportation, customs clearance, documentation, and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to manage teams, set KPIs, improve operational performance, and implement SOPs.
• Strong skills in cost control, budgeting, supplier management, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to management.
• Experience managing transporters, shipping lines, suppliers, and logistics service providers.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and experience using logistics/ERP systems.
• UAE logistics experience and knowledge of local customs and transportation procedures will be an advantage.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• . Valid driving license.

Pay: From AED10,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Landfreight Operations: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person