Overview
Assistant Shipping Manager Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at GMG
Title: Assistant Shipping Manager
Company: GMG
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Role –
This person will assist in managing shipping operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams, overseeing inventory management, tracking shipments, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The assistant also supports in resolving shipping issues, optimizing routes, and implementing logistics strategies to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the role requires monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance and reporting to senior management.
Responsibilities –
Must have good understanding of Ocean / Air / Road freight operations, documentation and network connections with operators
Clear Understanding of Pricing, RFQs, Cost Optimization and Analysis
Excellent Understanding of Import / Export Processes and Regulations / Permits for Food, Apparel, Pharma etc.
Should have previous experience handling multiple agents – Setting KPIs, Performance Review, Cost Analysis
Must be able to negotiate and manage existing agents and continually share insights or ideas on Cost Optimization
Must have handled a team and should be good in stakeholder interaction and engagement
Must be able to prepare basic SOPs and process flows for the stakeholders or team members to understand. So a knowledge on Visio/ Analytics (excel intermediate level) is a requirement
Qualifications – Graduate in Logistics / Supply Chain. PG holders in same discipline will have an added advantage.
Required Skills
Good To Have – Experience in Running Projects pertaining to Process Improvement and Process Flow Mapping
Previous Experience in Retail in a TL or similar role
