Logistics Supervisor

Job Title: Gulf Logistics Supervisor ( call-off Supervisor ) Department: Gulf Logistics – Transportation - Outbound Profession (Marketing, Finance, etc.): Supply Chain Work Level WL- C (BC) Location (City, Country): Dubai, UAE Main Job Purpose: (A concise statement setting out the main purpose and objectives of the job.) The Logistics Supervisor – call-off is responsible for daily planning and execution of logistics/transportation activities. Will be the point of contact for all transport providers and WH outbound team. This role reports direct line to Gulf Transportation Manager. Key Responsibilities: (Please describe the responsibilities and end results that would be expected.)

• Send full month requirements to shipping lines and transporters for reservation.
• Planning daily shipment schedule and execution
• Book containers as per required loading time and location and makes sure containers are delivered to the loading location.
• Manage port to warehouse transportation to land containers to loading points on time.
• Calling-off Trucks as per required loading dates and truck type.
• Following up with transporters on the truck and container delivery times lines till check in at loading point.
• Respond to routine enquiries concerning trucks and container availability.
• Track the status of containers and trucks with transporters and communicate issues and provide solutions.
• Monitor and update performance indicators (KPI) for transporters with the support of transportation supervisor.
• Maintain communication daily with warehouse and transportation supervisor in order to respond on their needs.
• Support Transportation Pillar in various optimization/automation projects.
• Track down all containers and trucks till they reach to loading point with all related documentation.
• Be responsible for full consistency of transportation Ways of Working.
• Full monthly reporting on the details per shipment. (Call-off time and date, delivery time…etc)
• Escalate all business issues on time and with proper details for fast action and decision making.
• Have working knowledge of basic Safety, security, quality, and Tracking.
• Managing GPS devices and making sure that Security tracking team is highlighting alerts and resolving issues and discrepancies
• Manage all trucks in transit and escalate any issues on delays with TSP, clearing agent and destination team. Professional Skills: (The minimum requirement from the JSP should be described, incl degrees/qualifications preferred.) ESSENTIAL
• University degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Logistics
• Fluent in English and any of the following ( Arabic/Urdu/Hindi )
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills PREFERRED:
• SAP or any ERP system knowledge is preferable
• Good working knowledge of Supply Chain Processes
• Knowledge in Power BI or any automation tool is a plus Experience Required: (Please detail essential and desirable experience, including no. of years.) ESSENTIAL:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions in Logistics / Planning Travel: (Please make it clear if the job will require travel within the country or abroad and give an idea of how often the candidate will need to be away from home.) Not required Contacts: (Please list any internal and external contacts arising from the job.)
• Factories & Warehouses in NAME countries
• Regional Transport Planning Team
• IT
• Local Country Supply Chain Management/ Logistics team
  
  

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