Logistics Manager

Job Description : LOGISTICS MANAGER SHARJAH, UAE 10+ years experience Plan, organize, and evaluate shipments prioritizing them based on pre-defined contractual terms. • Manage, allocate and direct the team to handle all shipments • Manage the company’s entire logistics operations through land, sea and air freight - includes organizing quotations, comparing quotations, contract management and monitoring operations. Checking and approving payments related to logistics activities • Organize global warehousing and storage facilities as per company requirement. Manage inventory, approvals related to cargo releases, payments and invoicing related to warehousing, storage and cargo • Check, monitor and approve purchase and sales invoices in the accounting system • UAE documentation is prefered Manage and approve daily expenses for office operations • Check and authorize bank documents submitted under LC/ CAD. • Organize due diligence, approve and maintain contracts for both buying and selling • Maintain records of purchase, sales and logistical transactions • Follow-up with vendors relating to all matters concerning shipments • Authorizing documents for customs and tax approval • Negotiating waivers and claims with shipping and logistics providers for all related activities and movements. For example: detention, demurrage, etc. • Managing claims relating to cargo. For example: shortages of cargo, damages, quality claims, etc. with both buyers and suppliers • Primary liaison between buyers and suppliers • Responsible for setting up policies and protocols for the employees to follow • Organize approvals and permits from relevant authorities for imports and exports like local municipalities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, etc. • Manage and assist on insurance claims • Generates third party quotes and organize inspections • Check and approve documents for Chamber of Commerce which includes attestations and legalizations from various embassies • Negotiation of freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, transportation and forwarding companies for all imports, exports and cross trade shipments executed by land, sea and air.

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