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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Distribution & Logistics Manager

Distribution & Logistics Manager SAM ? Secure Competence

Sharjah, UAE

Ref: KP435-133 SAM ? Secure Competence

The Role

The Role We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Distribution & Logistics Manager to join the busy team of our client in Sharjah. Managing and developing all outbound and inbound supply chain processes and resources you will optimize the supply chain in line with the chosen strategy.

Our client has set ambitious targets for profit growth over the next few years and a major part of this growth comes from greater efficiencies within the Supply Chain. The Sharjah distribution centre and transport facility is a major contributor to the overall Supply Chain effectiveness and future agenda in the UAE.

The right candidate must have experience in organize storage and distribution of consumer goods, preferably within the food segment. The Logistics and Distribution Manager will plan and manage the movement of goods in the supply chain, liaising with manufacturing companies and retailers.

The position involves first and foremost focus on effective transportation and route planning and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials.

Reporting to the General Manager

Key responsibilities:

Outbound logistics:

? Manage the order handling team.

? Ensure correct delivery in time to the customers.

? Manage the fleet of trucks and saloon cars.

? Manage and develop the distribution network and optimize route planning.

Inbound logistics:

? Manage inventory levels with a tight focus on ensuring fresh products available at any time.

? Manage the promotion packing team.

? Coordinate and plan promotions with the sales and marketing departments.

Success factors

? Ensure a stable and strong delivery performance to the customers

? Decrease total cost of distribution by optimizing the resources used.

? Average stock days in line with agreed levels ? decrease average number of stock days while at the same time avoiding out of stock

? Ensure employee satisfaction by motivating and developing the employees in the teams. Requirements

Requirements Education

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering

Required competencies and experiences

? Minimum 3-5 years experience with distribution to retail customers. UAE experience preferred.

? Strong experience and background within logistics, high focus on the routing planning.

? People oriented management experience

? Experienced user of Microsoft Office

? Good analytical skills

? Strong ability to structure complex problems

? Good skills in presenting and communicating action plans

? Fluent in English, spoken and written. Arabic a plus but not a must.

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Personal competencies

? A high drive

? Result driven

? A good people motivator

? Open-minded, curious and inventive

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate an awareness of and strategic response to external influences, such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental interest and pressures. About the Company

About the Company Schreiner Andersen Management (SAM) is a Danish Executive Recruitment company with an international presence and more than 30 offices around the world. At SAM we want to earn the right to be regarded by our clients and candidates as their TRUSTED ADVISOR whenever and wherever they want to recruit and retain successful people. Throughout our network of over 250 experienced (more....)

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