IMPORT LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE MANAGER

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om/               Responsibilities Supply Chain and Logistics Coordination.
Manages the logistics process of all FG imports across GCC region.
Oversee the preparation of invoices, packing lists, and other essential shipping documentation, ensuring all clearance documents are in place for both road and sea shipments.
Collaborate with the co-mans, distributors and transporters to plan and execute production and dispatch schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operations across GCC.
Book and track sea vessels and land transportation for export shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and cost-effectiveness.
Participate in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly forecast meetings, contributing to the planning and forecasting of demand and supply.
Lead the settlement of supply and distribution (S&D) invoices with the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation.
Maintains the communication between the Transportation Companies and the Co-Manufacturer to ensure timely FG Lift and Dispatch and track the LD&T KPIs on regular basis.
Resolve any issues related to shipments, working closely with transporters, customs, and regulatory officials.
Lead the productivity agenda by partnering with GP to reduce the cost of the freight YOY through negotiations or establishing new companies for freight.
Data Analysis & Reporting.
Take ownership of Imported products supply chain dashboards and reports, providing key insights to support strategic decision-making.
Conduct detailed business analyses to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
Track and monitor all shipments, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Project Management.
Lead and manage new projects in collaboration with the Commercial and R&D teams, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Coordinate project timelines, resources, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Qualifications University graduate in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering Previous experience in a fast-paced supply chain environment, with experience of customer facing activities and communication essential.
Experience of working with SAP system is critical Analytical, with a proven ability to problem solve and make quick decisions.
Be capable of working effectively in a cross functional environment, and with multiple organizations and nationalities.
Ability to manage multiple, and complex tasks.
Results orientated and commitment to achieve objectives.
Customer service and documentation experience would be beneficial.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills, with experience in using relevant tools (e.
., Excel, Power BI).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Familiarity with import/export regulations and documentation processes.