Logistics Cost & Performance Lead

Mumzworld; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Mumzworld is seeking an Operations Cost & Performance Manager to own cost control, financial analysis, and KPI-driven performance for our logistics function. You will lead cost-optimisation, budgeting, and vendor strategy in a fast-growing e-commerce environment.

Ideal candidates combine strong financial skills with practical delivery focus, capable of driving automation projects and turning insights into measurable savings across operations and logistics.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in operations or logistics cost control or related fields.
• Experience in e-commerce, last-mile delivery, or warehouse ops is preferred.
• Proven ability to convert analysis into implemented initiatives across functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse costs and identify savings opportunities with clear business cases.
• Lead or steer cost-tracking and automation projects to improve reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate month-end cost accruals for operations and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare monthly KPI scorecards and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Plan manpower and capacity for peak periods balancing cost and demand.
• Track vendor costs, negotiate terms, and coordinate contract finalisation with Legal.
• Model budgets for new projects and provide cost-trend insights for approvals.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Budgeting

KPI management

Vendor negotiation

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

NetSuite

BI tools

Excel

Job description

Mumzworld is seeking an Operations Cost & Performance Manager to own cost control, financial analysis, and KPI-driven performance for our logistics function. You will lead cost-optimisation, budgeting, and vendor strategy in a fast-growing e-commerce environment.

Ideal candidates combine strong financial skills with practical delivery focus, capable of driving automation projects and turning insights into measurable savings across operations and logistics.