Freight Control Manager

Safco International Trading Co. L.L.C.; Dubai; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Safco International Trading Co. L.L.C. in Dubai seeks a Central Freight Control Manager to centralize and optimize all import and export freight activities across the group.

You will lead freight consolidation, negotiate with carriers, monitor market trends, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, export/import and warehouse teams to improve end-to-end logistics and deliver strategic savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive freight management or logistics experience.
• Proven track record of cost savings in transportation networks.
• Strong understanding of international trade, customs regulations, and Incoterms.

Responsabilités

• Centralize planning, coordination, and control of all import/export container movements across the group.
• Develop freight consolidation strategies to maximize container utilization and reduce costs.
• Lead commercial negotiations with shipping lines and freight forwarders for competitive rates.
• Leverage total freight volumes to secure preferential pricing with key carriers.
• Monitor freight market trends, capacity, and rate fluctuations to manage costs.
• Ensure timely shipments while complying with customs regulations and company policies.
• Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, and transit times.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, export/import and warehousing teams to optimize end-to-end operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, digitalization, and network optimization.

Connaissances

Freight consolidation

Negotiation skills

Cost optimization

Logistics coordination

Compliance & regulations

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Description du poste

Role Purpose

The Central Freight Control Manager will be responsible for centralizing and optimizing all import and export freight activities across SAFCO Group The role will oversee the movement of approximately 300 350 import containers and 100 150 export containers per month driving freight consolidation network optimization carrier management and cost efficiencies across the supply chain

Key Responsibilities

• Centralize the planning coordination and control of all import and export container movements across the Group
• Develop freight consolidation strategies to maximize container utilization and reduce logistics costs
• Lead commercial negotiations with shipping lines freight forwarders and logistics partners to secure competitive rates service levels and long-term agreements
• Leverage SAFCO s total freight volumes to establish strategic partnerships with key carriers and obtain preferential pricing
• Monitor freight market trends capacity constraints and rate fluctuations to proactively manage transportation costs
• Ensure timely movement of shipments while maintaining compliance with customs trade regulations and company policies
• Track and report freight costs carrier performance transit times and service KPIs
• Collaborate closely with procurement supply chain export import and warehouse teams to optimize end-to-end logistics operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement digitalization and network optimization

Key KPIs

• Freight Cost Savings
• AED Cost per Container
• TEUCarrier OTIF Performance
• Container Utilization
• Consolidation Rate
• Transit Time Adherence
• Import Shipment Visibility
• Export Shipment Visibility
• Annual Freight Tender Savings
• Logistics Cost as of Sales

Expected Outcome

Establish a centralized freight control function that enhances visibility improves service levels and reduces freight costs main KPI and strengths SAFCO s negotiating position through consolidated annual volumes exceeding 4 000 import containers and 1 500 export containers

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in freight management or a similar logistics role.Proven track record of managing complex transportation networks and achieving cost savings.Strong understanding of international trade, customs regulations, and Incoterms.