Global Logistics & Freight Lead - Cost Optimization

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG, a global well-being company, seeks a seasoned Logistics Manager in the UAE to oversee international freight, ensure cost efficiency and service excellence across GCC/MENA. You will drive cost savings, model logistics scenarios and manage both vendors and internal teams with a data-driven mindset.

The role requires strong experience in freight management, KPI governance and leadership of LSPs, with a focus on cost optimization and compliant import/export operations. Dubai-based and full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in international freight and logistics operations.
• Proven ability to reduce costs and optimize processes.
• Experience managing logistics service providers and leading teams.
• Strong skills in data analysis, KPI tracking and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Actively seeks opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes.
• Apply a data-driven, structured approach to problem solving.
• Leverage vendor capabilities, ensure compliance in transportation logistics.
• Run cost simulations to compare logistics models for business needs.
• Advise internal stakeholders on logistics requirements.
• Monitor KPI performance of teams and vendors.
• Oversee import/export processes with GCC/MENA focus.
• Manage a team executing international freight operations.
• Understand import/export rules and freight cost structures.
• Collaborate with LSPs to design efficient logistics solutions.
• Guide and mentor the team, set measurable KPIs for providers.
• Analyze performance and costs to drive efficiency projects.

Skills

Freight management

Cost optimization

Vendor management

LSP leadership

Data-driven analysis

KPI management

Logistics cost modeling

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

GMG, a global well-being company, seeks a seasoned Logistics Manager in the UAE to oversee international freight, ensure cost efficiency and service excellence across GCC/MENA. You will drive cost savings, model logistics scenarios and manage both vendors and internal teams with a data-driven mindset.

The role requires strong experience in freight management, KPI governance and leadership of LSPs, with a focus on cost optimization and compliant import/export operations. Dubai-based and full-time.