Logistics Manager - Russian Speaker

INIX Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Dubai is looking for an operational leader to manage their logistics office. The role involves expanding agency networks, organizing international freight operations, and managing P&L. Candidates should have 7–10 years in international logistics, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Russian and English. This role promises a fixed salary along with KPI-based bonuses, and full operational support will be provided.

Benefits

Corporate laptop

Mobile connection

Access to partner rates

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in international logistics and forwarding.
• Proven experience in building and managing an agency network.
• Expertise in UAE regulations including customs and licensing.
• Experience in managing a local team and coordinating distributed teams.
• Structured thinking and result orientation are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop an agency network for freight operations.
• Organize international freight and manage UAE operations.
• P&L management by routes and products.
• Coordinate distributed teams for logistics efficiency.
• Participate in business development and launch new routes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

P&L management

Team management

Fluent in Russian

Fluent in English

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Asana

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

The Role – INIX Group is seeking a strong operational leader to head and develop our logistics office in Dubai. The key responsibilities include expanding the agency network and ensuring the effective organization of international transportation (sea and air freight). The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience in international forwarding, deep knowledge of the UAE, China, Russia, Europe, and Africa markets, proven P&L management expertise, and the ability to establish end-to-end processes. Exceptional negotiation skills, resilience, and the ability to make quick decisions in uncertain conditions are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop an agency network (freight forwarders, 3PL, NVOCC, air agents): sourcing, evaluation, contracts, long-term partnerships (buying / selling rates, slot agreements, block space deals).
• Organize international freight: FCL / LCL, charters, consolidation, air freight; multimodal schemes (sea + air + road) on key routes: UAE, China, Russia, Africa, Europe, Jeddah.
• Manage UAE operations: work with Dubai Customs, JAFZA / DMCC / AD Ports; import / export, transit, warehouse logistics (bonded / non-bonded, cross-docking).
• P&L management by routes and products: pricing, profitability, cost control, budgeting, reporting.
• Service management: SLA, KPI, SOP / WI, quality and timing control, risk and incident management.
• Coordinate distributed teams to maximize efficiency of logistics routes (UAE / China / Africa / Europe / CIS), capacity planning, shipment scheduling.
• Business development: launch new routes, participate in tenders, grow client portfolio in cooperation with the commercial team.
• Digital operations: task setting, tracking, and updating in the Asana online system; transparent status reporting for stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in international logistics and forwarding: sea and air freight, multimodal.
• Proven experience in building and managing an agency network; strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Expertise in UAE regulations (customs, free zones, licensing), cooperation with ports / airlines.
• Experience in managing a local team and coordinating distributed teams; implementing SLA / KPI frameworks.
• Languages: Fluent in Russian and English.
• Tools and standards: Asana (operations), Excel / Google Sheets (P&L models), TMS / WMS, Incoterms, commercial math (GP, Net Margin).
• Soft skills: structured thinking, multitasking, cultural sensitivity, result orientation.
• Advantages: Established contact base, proven track record in launching routes from scratch.

More about the vacancy

• Location: Dubai, UAE. Office in a business cluster; business trips across key regions (China, Africa, CIS, Europe).
• Compensation: Fixed salary + service KPI-based bonus.
• Tools: Corporate laptop, mobile connection; full operational setup in Asana; access to partner rates and INIX ecosystem.
• Training: Access to internal expertise (procurement / logistics / compliance), product and market certifications.
• Culture: process-oriented with a focus on measurable outcomes, transparent SLA's, fast decision-making, and high standard of B2B service.

About the company

INIX offers outsourcing services for the sourcing, import, and export of goods both within the UAE and internationally. The company specializes in the import and delivery of building materials, innovative composite materials, motor oils and additives, chemical products, medical products and electrical equipment. INIX has established itself as a reliable partner, cooperating with companies from the EU, USA, China, India and other countries.