Operations Specialist - Contract Logistics

BDP International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDP International is seeking an Operations Specialist for Contract Logistics in the UAE. You will coordinate inbound/outbound activities, maintain inventory records, and support end-to-end fulfillment from receiving to delivery coordination.

The role requires 3–5 years in logistics, experience with WMS/TMS, and strong Excel and English communication skills. Permanent, on-site position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Contract Logistics, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding or related logistics environment.
• Experience in inventory management, order fulfilment and warehouse operations.
• Experience with WMS, TMS or other logistics systems preferred.
• Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound Contract Logistics activities based on customer requirements.
• Monitor receiving, put away, picking, packing, staging and dispatch activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate customer orders and monitor fulfilment through to delivery.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts, stock reconciliation and investigation of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with transport providers for collections, deliveries and shipment status updates.
• Ensure operational transactions, customer orders and inventory movements are accurately recorded in WMS or other relevant systems.
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, shipment records and supporting documents.
• Monitor customer requirements, SLA performance and operational exceptions, escalating issues where required.
• Respond to customer operational queries and provide timely updates on orders, inventory and deliveries.
• Prepare operational reports covering order volumes, inventory, deliveries, productivity and service performance.
• Support billing activities by ensuring operational data and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Identify operational issues, support corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, health and safety standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

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Job Title

Operations Specialist - Contract Logistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

About BDP International:
BDP International is a privately held, family-owned non-asset based global logistics provider with annual sales exceeding $2.8billion USD. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest logistics providers in the world. BDP employs more than 4,900 people worldwide, and operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries.
The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Trek Bicycle, Wacker, and others.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting day to day Contract Logistics operations in UAE, ensuring customer orders, warehouse activities, inventory movements and related logistics services are completed accurately, safely and within agreed service levels. The role supports the end-to-end operational flow from inbound receiving and inventory management through order fulfilment, dispatch and delivery coordination, while maintaining accurate system records, documentation and operational reporting.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound Contract Logistics activities based on customer requirements.
• Monitor receiving, put away, picking, packing, staging and dispatch activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate customer orders and monitor fulfilment through to delivery.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts, stock reconciliation and investigation of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with transport providers for collections, deliveries and shipment status updates.
• Ensure operational transactions, customer orders and inventory movements are accurately recorded in WMS or other relevant systems.
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, shipment records and supporting documents.
• Monitor customer requirements, SLA performance and operational exceptions, escalating issues where required.
• Respond to customer operational queries and provide timely updates on orders, inventory and deliveries.
• Prepare operational reports covering order volumes, inventory, deliveries, productivity and service performance.
• Support billing activities by ensuring operational data and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Identify operational issues, support corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve service, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, health and safety standards and applicable regulations.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.

3 to 5 years of experience in Contract Logistics, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding or a related logistics environment.

Experience in inventory management, order fulfilment and warehouse operations.

Experience with WMS, TMS or other logistics systems preferred.

Good Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

Good written and spoken English.

Please note: There is no relocation or immigration assistance associated with this opening.
Compensation based on experience. We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.

***Thisis a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!***

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