Logisitics Manager M/F

Safran Group; Dubai; In loco; AED 246.000 - 379.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Safran Group in Dubai seeks a Logistics Manager to shape and optimize the company’s logistics footprint in the Middle East. You will lead warehousing, transport, and inventory activities while ensuring HSE compliance and digital process improvements across the plant.

You will manage a multi-national logistics team, drive cost control, KPI reporting, and stakeholder collaboration with suppliers and internal partners. A Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Competenze

• Substantial experience in warehouse and transport management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven knowledge of inventory control and compliance with local/international standards.
• Experience with ERP/WMS/TMS systems and data reporting.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to coach and manage multi-national teams.
• Experience developing and managing budgets and indirect procurement spend.

Mansioni

• Define and implement warehousing and transport strategies to achieve efficient logistics operations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of logistics professionals with a safety-first culture.
• Oversee all warehouse functions: receiving, inspection, prep for production, dispatch, inventory, and freight forwarder management.
• Ensure site compliance with UAE Free Zone, customs, trade, and excise regulations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with cycle counts, process optimization and reporting.

Conoscenze

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Leadership

Budget management

Analytics & reporting

HSE awareness

Digital transformation

Customs procedures

Logistics optimization

Formazione

Master's degree

Strumenti

ERP

WMS

TMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Logisitics Manager M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-189397

Job details

Job title

Logisitics Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners.

To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking a Logistics Manager – a key role at the heart of our growth.

Your key responsibilities rill include:

• Defining and implementing warehousing and transport strategies to achieve efficient and service-oriented logistics operations.

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of logistics professionals, promoting a “safety first” culture and ensuring HSE compliance in all activities.

• Overseeing all warehouse functions: goods receiving and inspection, kit prep for production, dispatch operations, inventory management, and freight forwarder management.

• Ensuring site compliance with UAE Free Zone, customs, trade, and excise regulations.

• Managing inventory accuracy with robust cycle counts, process optimization, and reporting, including root cause analysis and action planning.

• Maintaining up-to-date logistics data in ERP systems to enhance process compliance and stakeholder visibility.

• Planning resources to meet daily logistics volume targets, building and updating load/capacity forecasts.

• Developing, monitoring, and controlling the logistics budget, including transport and packaging spend.

• Collaborating on freight provider selection and managing relationships with indirect procurement.

• Documenting all logistics processes within the One Safran Referential and ensuring compliance with quality and customs standards.

• Training logistics staff on processes and tools and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation.

• Leading QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) activities and driving operational problem resolution.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Direct responsibility for a logistics team and oversight of inventory.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Substantial experience in warehouse and transport management, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven knowledge of inventory control, compliance with local and international standards, and ERP/WMS/TMS systems.

• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate, train, and manage multi-national teams.

• Experience developing and managing budgets and indirect procurement spend.

• Advanced analytical and reporting abilities, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong commitment to HSE, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.

• Familiarity with UAE customs procedures and warehouse automation/lean practices is a plus.

Ready to join us in shaping aviation excellence in the Middle East?

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Dubai

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years