The role focuses on implementing effective processes and best practices throughout the organization to enhance overall performance. This includes developing strategic plans, improving operational efficiency, managing procurement of materials and resources, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards, and mentoring team members. The position also emphasizes increasing the quality of customer service and driving continuous improvement across all organizational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Proforma Invoices and Purchase Orders accurately and timely.
- Manage and record Airway Bill data within the database to ensure efficient tracking and logistics management.
- Support Operations Managers in all port and logistics activities for both local and international trade operations under Eximp FZE.
- Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for port and logistics operations to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Ensure all operations comply with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Manage expectations and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including subsidiary companies.
- Ensure full legal compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Conduct operations in a cost-effective manner while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Continuously improve operational management systems, processes, and implement industry best practices to enhance performance.
- Demonstrate leadership by acting with ownership, fostering open collaboration, encouraging innovation and change, and prioritizing people development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in foreign sourcing and procurement.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, logistics, and supply chain management.
- Proven ability to manage compliance with legal and safety standards across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in preparing commercial documents such as Proforma Invoices and Purchase Orders.
- Competency in data management related to logistics operations, including Airway Bill tracking.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on ownership and team mentoring.
- Ability to collaborate openly and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to enhancing service quality.
- Familiarity with implementing and improving operational management systems and SOPs.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s operational excellence by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and leading a team towards achieving high standards in procurement and logistics. Candidates with a proactive mindset and a passion for process improvement will find this position rewarding.