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Flip retail; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Quick Service Restaurant company is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee logistics across the UAE. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in logistics within the Quick Service Restaurant sector and will manage a fleet of vehicles. Responsibilities include optimizing transport operations, tracking KPIs, and leading a team of drivers. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in the UAE.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory position of a similar nature.
• Experience in Quick Service Restaurant operations.
• Managed a minimum fleet size of 50 vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Handle transport operations for multiple dining establishments.
• Execute cost-saving initiatives and improve service.
• Be accountable for achievement and tracking Transportation KPIs.
• Prepare transport information and analyze variances.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Cost-saving initiatives

Fleet management

Project management

Education

University graduate of business or engineering

Job description

Overview

Transportation Manager - Quick Service Restaurant. A brand-new role of Transportation Supervisor has appeared for a well-known Quick Service Restaurant company based in the UAE. Primary responsibilities include managing distribution and transportation of goods to branches across the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Handle the transport operations of the UAE warehouse on outgoing logistics to multiple dining establishment shops.
• Execute cost-saving initiatives to improve service and minimize running costs.
• Coordinate with other divisions in the execution of daily operations and tasks.
• Be accountable for achievement and tracking Transportation KPIs.
• Prepare transport information as needed.
• Analyze variances between targets and actual performance.

Qualifications

• University graduate of business or engineering.
• 4-5 years of experience in the UAE.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory position of a similar nature and 5 years in outbound logistics.
• Experience in Quick Service Restaurant operations.
• Managed a minimum fleet size of 50 vehicles.
• Experience handling vehicle services transferring chilled or frozen products.
• Experience managing a team of 29 drivers and 22 vehicles, including 3rd party logistics carriers.
• Experience overseeing transport procedures with a minimum of 500 shipments weekly.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Understanding of logistics monitoring in a consumer product distribution market.
• Proficient in route management, fleet management, and fleet maintenance.
• Efficient project management, e.g., implementation of cost-saving projects and campaigns.
• Proficient in preparing presentation materials and business cases.

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