Strategic Global Logistics & Compliance Lead

Join; Dubai; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hermès Middle East is seeking a highly analytical Transport and Compliance Manager to lead international air freight from Europe to Dubai, imports/exports within UAE and GCC, and local UAE transport from the distribution center to stores. You will build a data-driven logistics function with robust KPIs and cross‑functional visibility across Retail, Planning, Merchandising and Finance.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge of UAE/GCC customs, Dubai free zones, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, international trade, business administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in international Logistics, transport operations, with at least 5 years of experience managing a team
• Hands-on experience with UAE and GCC customs requirements
• Practical knowledge of UAE freezones procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing carriers and freight forwarders against defined service levels and performance targets
• Proven track record of implementing KPIs, analyzing operational data, identifying performance gaps, and delivering measurable improvements
• A recognized logistics qualification, such as CILT or ASCM/APICS certification is a plus

Responsabilités

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments across domestic, regional, and international networks ensuring compliance with agreed service levels, lead times, and cost objectives
• Execute import/export operations for UAE and QBK regions, including transfers, returns, and repairs with global partners (Hermès Sellier, LMH, Saint Louis, Puiforcat, John Lobb).
• Develop and implement a structured KPI framework to measure performance across the entire shipment journey, from booking and origin departure to arrival, customs clearance and final delivery.
• Establish clear baselines, targets, reporting frequency, and accountability for each operational KPI.
• Monitor actual performance against targets, identify deviations, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions to address recurring issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across tracking systems, operational reports, and management dashboards.
• Develop standardized reporting formats, dashboards, and shipment trackers tailored to operational teams and management
• Communicate complex operational issues clearly and concisely, adapting the level of detail to the audience

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / logistics / international trade / business administration

10+ years in international logistics; team leadership

CILT or APICS certification (a plus)

Outils

TMS

ERP (SAP)

ERP (Oracle)

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

Hermès Middle East is seeking a highly analytical Transport and Compliance Manager to lead international air freight from Europe to Dubai, imports/exports within UAE and GCC, and local UAE transport from the distribution center to stores. You will build a data-driven logistics function with robust KPIs and cross‑functional visibility across Retail, Planning, Merchandising and Finance.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge of UAE/GCC customs, Dubai free zones, and a track