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Job Description Operations Specialist

Location: Dubai UAE or Bahrain Bay Bahrain
Start Date: Within 23 weeks preferred

We are seeking a dynamic Operations Specialist to join a leading global logistics group working as an embedded resource with one of their key government/defence clients. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of complex logistics operations supporting high-profile international projects and ensuring seamless execution of critical port and supply chain services.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills and be motivated to deliver operational excellence. This role demands flexibility resilience and the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges in real time.

• Plan coordinate and execute port visit and logistics operations from initiation through completion.
• Ensure cost-effective and compliant service delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Act as a proactive liaison with local agents ports suppliers and on-site stakeholders.
• Identify commercial opportunities and areas for process improvement during operations.
• Maintain and verify operational and contractual documentation with accuracy.
• Support pricing and cost validation processes including RFQs and disbursement accounts.
• Monitor operations on-site when required providing solutions and upholding service standards.
• Assist in ensuring vendors and agents comply with HSSE guidelines and company policies.
• Prepare and hand over detailed operational reports including during weekend duty rotations.
• Uphold the highest standards of product safety authenticity legality and quality.

(A full and detailed job scope will be shared with shortlisted candidates during interview.)

• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with fluency in English.
• Highly organized with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable able to travel at short notice.
• Calm under pressure with proven ability to solve unexpected challenges.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset with strong relationship-building capability.

• Salary: AED 16000 20000 per month (or equivalent in BHD).
• Annual flights provided.
• Premium AXA healthcare including private room coverage dental (20% sub >1500 annual cover) and global travel insurance.
• Business expenses reimbursed (fuel SALIK tolls parking).
• Travel allowance: AED 350 per night for work-related overnight stays away from base location.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please send your CV to

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