Job Details
Founded in 1957, our client has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments. Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state - of - the - art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, aviation, site services and fuel management.
They are currently seeking a Director of Transport - Land to be based at their regional service offices based in Dubai. UAE.
Reporting into a main Board Director, the successful candidate will lead the business development, develop land transport strategy, future operations, contract negotiations and oversee efficient operations for the delivery of land transport across the whole of our clients operations.
You will provide management direction and policy determination for all land freight activities, interfacing with major contractors and deal with specialized land logistic problems and unexpected issues.
Specifically you will lead the land freight operations for the defined purpose and provide focus, direction and energy for sustainable and profitable service provision.
You will develop and manage "bottom up" business models for use in third world countries.
You will form part of our clients senior transport leadership team and lead a team of operational staff.
You will continually monitor that all service providers meet our clients expectations in terms of quality, service and price and will actively source and negotiate current market rates for land freight rates to ensure incumbent providers provide the most cost effective service.
You will be responsible for transportation analysis and savings/cost opportunity analysis and the implementation and management of cost analysis measures.
You will plan and monitor budgets, identify mode optimization opportunities and monitor and provide summary reporting on inbound carrier performance and compliance.
You will develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential transport providers and will ensure accurate forecasting of volume projections to core carriers.
You will ensure timely submission of operation templates from carriers including a carrier scorecard, monthly reporting and operational excellence projects and will monitor overall performance against scorecards goals and expectations.
You will direct and manage all aspects of the customer requirements with emphasis on flexible and rapid responses.
You will liaise with the various transport departments throughout our clients operations as required with regards to the transportation and importing of goods and will ensure claims handling process is in accordance with the policy and procedures.
You will constantly review and (re-) design the infrastructure and systems environment of the transport department in line with best practice methods.
Finally you will implement processes to ensure all land freight documents and load manifests in relation to the import and export of goods are true and correct, so that all land freight moves on time and without undue delay.
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Knowledge and Skills:
You will be an outstanding international transport professional with proficiency in European, Middle East and African international route planning, scheduling, rates and international land freight forwarding procedures.
Your work experience should be supported by a Degree in Business Administration, Management or Logistics and Supply Chain. An MBA is preferred.
You will have great carrier and broker contacts and have significant experience in international land transport in a leading position, experience in developing supplier contracts and of negotiating with transport providers.
You will possess strong organizational and negotiation skills, be extremely detailed and accurate, commercially astute and a creative problem solver.
You will have the ability to plan, organize and direct the work of the transport team and to train them in land freight operations, principles and practices.
Superb communication and negotiation skills and instant credibility are essential supported by high personal energy levels and enthusiasm.
With outstanding leadership ability and a strong customer focus, you will have the confidence to win credibility and make an immediate contribution.
You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally one other language and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.
Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment. Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate.
The basic salary is in US Dollars and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is a bonus earning opportunity which is also paid in US Dollars and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.
In addition you will receive 25 days holiday plus public holidays, health insurance and 1 paid return family economy flight per year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client. A car or car allowance of 605 USD per month is available and a Relocation Allowance of USD 4,500 is also available and also there is assistance with school fees. A lap top and mobile phone are provided for company business.
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