Logistics Section Head

Overview

Responsibilities

• Team coaching and providing full support to align with company process & policy and measure the achieved KPIs on a semi-annual basis.
• Highlight any gaps and delays of shipments to concerned internal and external stakeholders along with effective solutions to eliminate the risk of delay.
• Set SMART KPIs for all team members and evaluate their productivity accordingly.
• Lead the consistent flow of information and goods to site.
• Prequalify freight forwarders and customs clearance agents based on their financial capabilities and vendor profile, in addition to the standard criteria for vendor prequalification.
• Conduct a cost analysis of several transportation companies to select one that is cost-efficient and able to handle the shipment loads.
• Prepare logistics and forecast plan for new international projects.
• Enhance on-time and under-budget shipments through continuous supervision of shipping processes and customs clearance costs with End Customer, Customs Authorities & Clearing Agents.
• Promote and enforce adherence to all safety protocols and requirements during transportation operations.
• Communicate with local freight forwarders and carriers to facilitate favorable partnerships and cost-effective services.
• Track and monitor shipment progress, providing consistent customer updates regarding delays or transport issues.
• Keep accurate records for shipping documents for use as part of the projects’ historical data.
• Achieve financial targets with effective negotiation of transportation rates and services.

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