Operations Manager – Contract Logistics/3PL

GAC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC Group is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily contract logistics operations at our Dubai distribution center. You will plan staff, equipment, budgets, service quality, and inventory accuracy while guiding a multicultural warehouse team. Shifts include 8-hour or 12-hour options depending on needs.

We require 3–5 years of 3PL operations leadership, a university degree (logistics preferred), and a UAE driving license. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma in logistics or shipping preferred.
• A valid UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee daily operations across the distribution center.
• Allocate staff and equipment to meet productivity targets.
• Manage operational budgets and procurement activities.
• Forecast staffing and lead recruitment and interviews.
• Ensure service quality, ISO compliance, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

English fluency

WMS

MS Office

Multicultural team

Education

University degree

Diploma in logistics/shipping

UAE driving license

Job description

Job Title: Operations Manager - Contract Logistics/3PL

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Description / Role:

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead daily contract logistics operations at our Dubai distribution center. You will plan and control staff, equipment, budgets, service quality, inventory accuracy, purchasing, and workplace safety, while leading a multicultural warehouse team. The role includes flexible 8-hour or 12-hour shifts based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee daily operations across the distribution center, allocating staff and equipment to meet productivity targets while controlling costs.
• Manage operational budgets.
• Forecast staffing requirements and lead recruitment activities, including candidate selection and interviews.
• Monitor service quality, compliance with applicable ISO standards and customer requirements, and inventory accuracy.
• Apply GAC's health, safety, security, and environmental requirements and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Manage operational procurement activities, ensuring the timely availability of resources required to support operations while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.

Experience Required: Three to five years of operational and management experience in a large-scale, multicultural third-party logistics (3PL) environment.

Education Qualifications: A university degree or equivalent graduate-level qualification. A diploma in logistics or shipping is preferred. A valid UAE driving license.

Skills Required:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Additional language skills are an advantage, particularly those that support effective communication in a multicultural warehouse environment.
• Experience using warehouse management systems.
• Microsoft Office.

Employment / Job Type: Contract

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

GAC Group provides shipping, logistics, marine, and supply chain services across Gulf markets. It recruits across freight, warehousing, shipping operations, marine services, sales, technology, finance, customer service, human resources, and management functions.

Company Industry: Logistics

Department / Functional Area: Operations

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)