Logistics Manager

About the role

The Logistics Manager owns the end-to-end movement, storage and delivery of goods, keeping vehicles, spare parts, industrial materials and commercial products flowing from supplier to customer at the right cost, quality and speed. The role ensures every shipment complies with UAE customs, free zone, transport and HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments by sea, air and road, including RoRo, containerised and project cargo, and oversee the full documentation chain (bills of lading, invoices, certificates of origin, customs declarations).
• Select, negotiate with and manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and hauliers; track shipments, control demurrage and detention charges and resolve delays and claims.
• Ensure compliance with UAE federal and emirate customs rules, GCC customs and free zone procedures, including tariff classification, duty and VAT treatment, import/export permits and vehicle conformity documents.
• Prepare the function for customs audits, free zone inspections and external reviews.
• Develop the annual logistics plan, budget and capacity forecast, and run the sales and operations planning interface with sales, procurement and finance.
• Plan and control the own fleet and third-party transport, ensuring drivers and vehicles meet RTA licensing and roadworthiness requirements, and monitor fuel, maintenance and delivery performance.
• Enforce HSE standards in warehouses and yards, ensure dangerous goods are handled correctly, lead incident investigations and maintain adequate insurance cover.
• Own the logistics budget and cost metrics, control third-party spend through tendering and contract compliance, and support landed cost and pricing decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive logistics experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in the UAE market, including import/export procedures, customs clearance and port operations.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse and transport management in automotive, industrial or distribution environments.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders and contracts.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.