Senior Officer - Logistics

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai is seeking a logistics professional to manage planning and scheduling of receipt of strategic raw materials, liaise with shipping lines, and coordinate with dock operations to ensure uninterrupted production.

The role requires a bachelor in business administration (supply chain preferred), a diploma in procurement, 2-3 years in logistics or shipping, and strong communication and negotiation skills, plus familiarity with SAP-TSW for purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably in Supply Chain or related field.
• Diploma/Certification in Procurement and Contracts preferred.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in logistics or shipping in a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling of receipt of strategic raw materials and advise operations on inbound shipments.
• Liaise with shipping lines, suppliers and port on vessel schedules to avoid delays and demurrage.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and release purchase orders in SAP-TSW for each shipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies and controls.
• Perform related duties or assignments as directed.

Skills

Aluminium industry knowledge

Freight management trends

Logistics planning & control

Interpersonal & negotiation skills

Verbal & written communication

SAP-TSW system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Diploma / Certification in Procurement and Contracts

Tools

SAP-TSW

Job description

• Planning and Scheduling

  • Oversee that the planning and scheduling of receipt of strategic raw materials like alumina, coke, pitch, Alf3 and baked anodes, advise operations on incoming ships and stay updated on the unloading, storage and delivery of raw materials to operations to enable uninterrupted production

  Loading and Arrival

  • Liaise closely with shipping lines, suppliers and port authority on vessel schedules regarding loading and arrival dates to avoid clashes and payment of demurrage for late material discharge

  • Co-ordinate with the Dock Operation Maintenance staff to ensure the maximum availability of plant/ equipment and able to receive incoming raw materials deliveries

  Documentation and Data Entry

  • Prepare necessary purchase requisitions for supply and shipping lines as per annual requirements

  • Prepare the complete planning process in SAP-TSW system and release a call of purchase order for each shipment on time

  Safety, Quality & Environment

  • Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

  Related Assignments

  • Performs other related duties or assignments as directed

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably in Supply Chain / Material Management, or any related specialization

  • Diploma / Certification in Procurement and Contracts is preferred

  
  

  Minimum Experience:

  • 2 - 3 years relevant experience in logistics or shipping in a similar industry

  
  

  Skills:

  • Good knowledge of the aluminium smelting industry

  • Knowledge on the market trends on vendors for freight management, delivered costs, etc.

  • Strong knowledge of logistics planning and control, inventory control and materials handling activities

  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills