Logistics Coordinator - MEASA

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain organization in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Logistics Coordinator. This role involves managing transportation plans, ensuring timely deliveries, and optimizing logistics operations. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Logistics or related fields with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or similar supply chain functions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and transportation planning business drivers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation requests and ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate communications between internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor data flows for accurate transportation execution.

Skills

Supply chain management

Transportation planning

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree in Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Transportation Management Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Logistics Coordinator manages a key role in the execution of transportation plans and services. They are responsible for the transportation request and delivery to the customer, including mode and carrier selection, load optimization, shipment tendering, routing guide compliance, and shipment plan/carrier service execution, and track & trace functions.

Job Description

What you\'ll do :

• Work with the Logistics Project Manager (LPM) and cross-functional supply chain representatives regularly via participation in optimization and execution of daily transportation and shipment planning
• Maintain project freight estimate, logistics plan and accurate cost tracking.
• Ensure orders and shipments are optimized via the TMS and other client provided peripheral tools. Orders and shipments are to be planned and covered for timely and in-full service to the end customer.
• Facilitate communications/coordination between internal customer groups and external carrier contacts to ensure attainment of service level objectives. Focus efforts on timely pick-up/delivery and overall partner satisfaction.
• Monitor data flows between ERP systems, TMS, and internal project management systems to ensure synchronization for successful transportation execution.
• Identify Gaps in transportation capacity and initiate accurate measures with the Transportation Capacity Planning team.
• Lead aspects of application of carrier performance management programs and techniques; providing reporting, documentation, and recommendations to drive improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review, understand and execute the contractual requirements and alignment with the logistics delivery service
• Report loss of damaged freight as required via workflow
• Conduit for router and LPM to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Follow EHS directives and warn others to follow the, execute mandatory EHS training and immediately report the incidents and near misses as required.
• Review contract, complete TMS Project Set Up & expediated shipping instructions.
• Accountable for on-time pick up, on time delivery and cost KPIs. Manage vessel RFQ/award process, including rate negotiations and ensuring billing accuracy.
• Identify OOG cargo and download & distribute handling/transport drawings to carrier/routing team.
• Support cost plus customer reimbursement processes as required.
• Proactively solve problems/issues as they arise with routing team or shipment tracking utilizing multiple contacts for communication path.
• Take ownership, complete execution, and continually communicate updates to involved parties proactively on projects.
• Candidate will be expected to work in office, at the designated work location, up to 5 days per week.
• Further tasks not involved in this Job Description that the immediate leader/manager assigns with verbally or in writing

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Four-year degree from an accredited university or college with a focus in Logistics and Transportation, Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management
• 2 years of experience in Transportation (carrier experience preferred), Logistics, Demand/Supply Planning, Deployment/Replenishment Planning, or similar supply chain-related functions

What will make you stand out

• Strong understanding of supply chain and transportation planning business drivers, organization structures and transportation key performance indicators
• Familiar with and/or have worked with Transportation Management Software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (engage with client stakeholders, warehouse, & logistics providers)
• Capability to understand, manage, prioritize, and re-prioritize with a sense of urgency / Should be able to multi-task, prioritize and handle quick-turn projects
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work under direction as a positive team member with a high tolerance for ambiguity and change
• Strong analytical mind and quantitative abilities with problem-solving aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a multicultural environment

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No