Manager_Supply Chain_Logistics.Max.UAE_JAFZA_Max

• Lead strategic logistics projects from requirement definition to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and measurable business impact.
• Identify opportunities for logistics cost optimization, process improvement, lead-time reduction, and service enhancement.
• Develop strong understanding of landed factor/landed cost and analyze its components across suppliers, countries, categories, routes, and modes.
• Conduct landed factor variance and root-cause analysis and recommend actionable cost optimization initiatives.
• Build scenario analysis and business cases to assess the impact of freight, duty, routing, mode, and other logistics cost variables.
• Drive end-to-end shipment visibility, monitoring ETD/ETA, transit times, delays, exceptions, and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain logistics dashboards and KPIs to provide clear visibility on cost, shipment performance, risks, and service levels.
• Proactively identify shipment risks and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to mitigate delays and business impact.
• Analyze logistics data and translate insights into actionable recommendations for management.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization initiatives within logistics.
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders and external logistics partners to ensure successful execution of projects and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 4+ years of experience in Logistics / Supply Chain, preferably in Retail, Fashion, FMCG, or E-commerce.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, freight operations, shipment performance, and logistics cost structures.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Landed Factor / Landed Cost and its optimization.
• Proven experience in project management, process improvement, or logistics transformation.
• Strong experience in shipment visibility, logistics analytics, KPI development, and exception management.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI / SAP / Oracle / RMS is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree/Postgraduate qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• CSCP / CTLP / Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Experience in retail/fashion import logistics and working with large shipment datasets is preferred.