Regional Logistics Manager

Trafalgar Luxury Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail company based in Kuwait City is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager to oversee all logistics operations. This role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, preferably in luxury or retail, with strong analytical and leadership skills. The candidate will manage the flow of products and ensure efficient processes across the GCC. Excellent MS Excel skills and experience with ERP systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant logistics manager experience.
• Background in Luxury or retail industry.
• Experience in ERP system especially in AX dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all logistic operations ensuring optimum efficiency.
• Support logistics process flows and ensure smooth operations.
• Calculate duties for different products and categories.
• Create department policies and procedures.
• Negotiate service agreements and prices with freight forwarders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Leadership skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Strong numerical sense

Excellent MS Excel skills

Tools

ERP system (AX Dynamics)

Job description

The Regional Logistics Manager will ensure that products, inventory, parts, or people move from one place to another efficiently and cost-effectively. Working to plan, control, and implement the storage and flow of products, materials, information, or services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all logistic operations and provide best practice to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Review delivery and transportation quality and costs, negotiating where possible.
• Identify improvements within the logistics process to remove waste and any unnecessary costs.
• Calculate duties for different products and categories.
• Support logistics process flows and ensure smooth operations.
• Manage all the logistics operations related to new store opening, events, and the launch of new markets in GCC.
• Driving process improvements, enhancing work efficiency, cost optimization, and implementing these changes effectively.
• Manage regulatory process, import/export license application/renewal across the GCC.
• Negotiate service agreements and price with the freight forwarders.
• Provide routine and ad hoc KPIs/Reports to management.
• Review and control its effectiveness and efficiency in meeting operational requirements.
• Support retail supply chain projects and ad hoc assignments. Ensure the execution with feedback for improving operation efficiency.
• Review and research client needs and develop the best method of approach to fulfill them.
• Oversee the entire process of a shipment, from acquisition to delivery.
• Create department policies and Procedures.
• Train and guide employees on department processes and procedures.
• Create department budget!
• Develop performance program to increase team productivity.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant logistics manager experience.
• Background in Luxury or retail industry.
• Analytical, problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong numerical sense and excellent MS Excel skills to provide accurate analysis.
• Good leadership, time management, interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Experience in ERP system especially in AX dynamics.