Operations Manager- Logistics

Whizz HR Pvt. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizz HR Pvt. Ltd. in Dubai seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead logistics and transportation operations, optimize fleet movements, and ensure on-time deliveries.

You will coordinate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, manage drivers and warehouse staff, and implement processes to boost productivity while maintaining UAE compliance.

This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem solving to sustain service quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, fleet, or operations management.
• Experience managing logistics teams and daily operations.
• Knowledge of UAE logistics and transportation processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily logistics and transportation operations.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries, shipments, fleet movements, and schedules.
• Manage drivers, warehouse staff, and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor delivery timelines, route planning, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, transporters, and internal departments.
• Track shipments and resolve delivery, transportation, and operational issues promptly.
• Ensure proper documentation for shipments, deliveries, and vehicle operations.
• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UAE transportation, safety, and logistics regulations.
• Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Handle customer escalations and ensure high service-quality standards.
• Develop and implement processes to improve productivity and reduce delays.

Skills

Logistics Operations

Fleet Management

Transportation

Team Management

Route Planning

Client Coordination

Cost Control

Problem Solving

UAE Logistics

Job description

Job Description - Operations Manager - Logistics

Position: Operations Manager - Logistics

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily logistics and transportation operations.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries, shipments, fleet movements, and schedules.
• Manage drivers, warehouse staff, and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor delivery timelines, route planning, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, transporters, and internal departments.
• Track shipments and resolve delivery, transportation, and operational issues promptly.
• Ensure proper documentation for shipments, deliveries, and vehicle operations.
• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UAE transportation, safety, and logistics regulations.
• Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Handle customer escalations and ensure high service-quality standards.
• Develop and implement processes to improve productivity and reduce delays.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, fleet, or operations management.
• Previous experience managing logistics teams and daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of UAE logistics and transportation processes.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and logistics/ERP systems.
• UAE driving licence is preferred.
• Candidates with UAE/GCC experience will be preferred.

Key Skills

Logistics Operations | Fleet Management | Transportation | Team Management | Route Planning | Client Coordination | Cost Control | Problem Solving | UAE Logistics