Associate - Fleet Management (Logistics Experience Required)

Shipa; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Shipa Delivery, a fast-growing digital last-mile logistics provider in the UAE, is seeking a Finance Manager to own the complete financial cycle and partner with senior management. The role emphasizes strategic finance, monthly close, budgeting, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Fluency with AI tools for finance is a plus, and you will interact with Delivery Assistants and other teams to optimize operations and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics and supply chain management.
• At least 2 years of fleet management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in logistics and ecommerce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete financial cycle of our business.
• Set strategy and manage daily operations.
• Perform monthly close and management reporting.
• Budgeting, audit, and day‑to‑day AP/AR.
• Be the key interface between business units and senior management.
• Lead coordination with other teams and departments.
• Report relevant matters to management.
• Provide leadership and daily support to Delivery Assistants.
• Address and resolve operational issues or concerns.
• Consistently engage with Delivery Assistants to ensure shipments meet SLAs.
• Ensure Delivery Assistants follow client SOPs to prevent escalations.
• Plan optimized delivery routes for efficient service.
• Monitor daily fleet operations and prepare performance reports.

Skills

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics and supply chain management

Job description

Job Overview

Shipa Delivery is a fast-growing digital last-mile logistics provider operating across UAE, KSA, and Kuwait under the Agility Logistics umbrella. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to own the complete financial cycle of our business - a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you will be equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves on daily operations. From monthly close and management reporting through budgeting, audit, and day‑to‑day AP/AR - you will be the financial backbone of the organization and the key interface between business units and senior management. Fluency in AI tools for finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete financial cycle of our business
• Set strategy and manage daily operations
• Perform monthly close and management reporting
• Budgeting, audit, and day‑to‑day AP/AR
• Be the key interface between business units and senior management
• The Fleet Management Associate holds the responsibility of overseeing the Delivery Assistants in their day‑to‑day operational assignments
• Analyze work processes based on performance reports and recommend improvements
• Lead coordination with other teams and departments
• Report relevant matters to management
• Provide leadership and daily support to Delivery Assistants
• Address and resolve operational issues or concerns
• Consistently engage with Delivery Assistants to ensure shipments are delivered in accordance with the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure Delivery Assistants strictly follow client SOPs to prevent escalations
• Collaborate with Delivery Assistants to plan optimized delivery routes for efficient, professional, hassle‑free service
• Monitor daily fleet operations and team performance; prepare and submit performance reports to the Operations Manager
• Review and analyze logistics data (exception reports, delivery volume/hour, hours worked, accident reports) to identify cost‑saving and performance improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the development of operational strategies to meet key performance goals and identify growth opportunities in the eCommerce space
• Support both on‑road and in‑house operations with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in logistics and supply chain management
• Minimum 2 years of fleet management or supervisory experience, required
• Experience in or exposure to logistics and ecommerce, preferred

Proficiencies

• Team management and leadership skills including coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer knowledge
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours