Distribution and Transportation Assistant Manager

ZMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rental company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Vehicle Transportation to oversee and manage all vehicle movements across their rental locations. This role requires strong leadership and transportation management skills, along with the ability to develop and implement strategies to improve service and reduce costs. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the UAE and a Bachelor's Degree.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in transportation management within the UAE.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Experience with transportation KPIs and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage vehicle transportation activities across rental locations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve service levels.
• Analyze vehicle movement patterns and trends for improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Transportation management

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Head of Vehicle Transportation is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of vehicle movements across the company’s rental locations. This role ensures timely, efficient, and relocation of rental vehicles to meet business demand. The position leads a team of transportation coordinators and drivers while developing strategies to improve service levels and reduce transportation costs.

Job Description

• Lead and manage all vehicle transportation activities across rental locations, including vehicle transfers, deliveries, returns, and inter-branch movements.
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to ensure availability and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate closely with team to align vehicle supply with customer demand.
• Monitor transportation KPIs (e.g. transfer times, costs, fleet availability, utilization).
• Manage and supervise internal drivers, third-party transport vendors, and logistics partners.
• Oversee routing, scheduling, and dispatch operations to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Analyze vehicle movement patterns and trends to improve them.
• Manage the transportation budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead daily transportation operations.
• Develop and implement procedures for vehicle inspection, documentation, and tracking during transportation.
• Support the development of technology solutions (e.g. GPS, fleet tracking software) to improve visibility and control.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in UAE
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proof Tracking Record