Assistant logistics manager
National food products Company
Total years of experience :17 years, 5 Months
• Managed fleet of 100+ vehicles, planning routes and timings to maximize adherence to schedule.
• Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Developed strategies to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to establish quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Created and managed budgets for improved cost control.
• Formulated operational and administrative procedures to streamline processes.
• Coordinated forwarding transportation with external contractors.
• Controlled expenditures by championing efficient use of resources.
• Liaised with suppliers and customers on distribution of outward goods.
• Managed supply chain staff hiring, onboarding, training and appraisals.
• Obtained transport quotes, negotiated with haulers and secured the best price.
• Recommended optimal transport modes, routes or frequency to reduce delivery times.
• Supported new business initiatives and projects, and contributed to review meetings and change processes.
• Worked with Commercial, Planning and Quality teams to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Resolved employee conflicts in the most efficient manner and while following all company protocols.
• Set departmental KPIs and reviewed ongoing performance of direct reports to meet business objectives.
• Assisted with continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Delivered solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of service within budgetary requirements.
• Complied with legal, health and safety regulations.
• Analysis monthly logistics reports.
• Responsible for all Finished goods & Raw materials stocks.
• Ensure On-time deliveries to customers in a cost effective manner.
• Responsible for Finished goods stocks movement from Factory to sales warehouses.
• Hiring, developing and motivating staff.
• Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
• Knowledge in Dubai customs bills.
• Receives & updates the invoice and packing list for inbound & shipment and checks the items physically to tally with PODs.
• Arranging all types of transportations for internal customers.
• Expedited deliveries to ensure customer orders were shipped within allotted timeframes.