Operations Manager – Contract Logistics / 3PL

About the role

GAC is looking for an Operations Manager to lead daily contract logistics operations at its Dubai distribution centre. The role covers planning and controlling staff, equipment, budgets, service quality, inventory accuracy, purchasing and workplace safety, and leads a multicultural warehouse team. Shifts are 8 hours or 12 hours depending on operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations across the distribution centre, allocating staff and equipment to meet productivity targets while controlling costs
• Manage operational budgets
• Forecast staffing needs and lead recruitment, including candidate selection and interviews
• Monitor service quality, compliance with applicable ISO standards and customer requirements, and inventory accuracy
• Apply GAC's health, safety, security and environmental requirements and keep the workplace clean and safe
• Manage procurement so that resources are available on time, with quality and cost efficiency

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent graduate-level qualification; a diploma in logistics or shipping is preferred
• Valid UAE driving licence
• Three to five years of operational and management experience in a large-scale, multicultural third-party logistics (3PL) environment
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Experience with warehouse management systems
• Microsoft Office

Applications should be made through GAC's official career channel or its LinkedIn listing.