Logistics Manager at BURN

About The Role

Burn is looking for a Logistics Manager, who will be responsible for supervising the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials. They are tasked with planning routes, analyzing budgets, and processing shipments.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Bid analysis of import and export quotes for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Track all inbound and outbound shipments and escalate deviations from the plan.
• Discussion and negotiations with goods carriers about shipment costs. Drive cost saving in logistics
• Ensure accuracy in all export documents before sharing with stakeholders.
• Ensure all outbound shipments are cleared at the recipient ports and moved to warehouses to avoid storage, demurrage, and detention charges.
• Drive cost efficiency and reductions in logistics for BURN Manufacturing.
• Coordinate and undertake documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments. Complete customs clearances, ensuring full compliance to any with levant regulations
• Coordinate with the distribution team on the use of the company truck and vehicles for reverse logistics for inbound shipments.
• Establish relationships with all government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure efficient throughput.
• Undertake filing and proper keeping of records related to inbound and outbound logistics.
• Keep in touch with changes in government policies and guide BURN in the implementation of the same.
• Handle freight consolidation, cost analysis, routing, and scheduling logistics. Compile and validate the logistics component and reports of all shipments.
• Understand the whole life cycle of the shipments. Follow up closely with the clearing and shipping agencies regarding the shipments and delivery of all cargo.
• Analyze logistics challenges and provide solutions.
• Meet and surpass set KPIs
• Any other job KPIs assigned to you by your supervisor.

Skills And Experience

• Diploma Level or equivalent in Procurement, Logistics, or Fleet Management discipline
• 5 years’ experience in Logistics and Operations
• Experience in ERP systems – preferably Microsoft NAV
• Strong Excel Skills
• Experience in Customs system and procedures
• Experience in handling import and export documentation
• Detail Orientated and highly organized
• Independent thinker capable of dealing at all levels of the organization