Logistics Manager Full Time

About the job
Company Description

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a highperforming distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.

Headquartered in Dubai and Singapore, the Doka Middle East Africa & Asia Pacific (MEAAP) Area team offers support to the core functions of sales, marketing, operations, support, engineering, HR and product management. Established to offer a versatile network of products, systems and expertise, Doka MEAAP oversees some of the fastest growing economies in the world, making it an ideal partner for new and challenging projects, ranging from major infrastructure development such as metro systems, bridges and tunnels to energy sector scaffolding solutions.

Job Description

At Doka, the operations department in MEAAP is a critical function which overlooks and delegates, in close collaboration with the country organizations as well as the Head Quarter and other Areas, all activities necessary to ensure the availability of required material in our Area.

Doka is currently looking for a Logistics Manager to join its versatile and growing MEAAP Area team. This position will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

If you are passionate about global exposure within a cross cultural environment, have an inner drive to take your passion of Logistics to the next level, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be reporting directly to the Head of Operations MEAAP.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Material Logistics and inventory levels of Doka items in the Area Middle East Africa & Asia Pacific (MEAAP)
Monitor and optimize stock levels for all Doka items to ensure availability at lowest possible costs and inventory levels
Support, inform and develop MEAAP countries in all aspects of Material Logistics
Implement and maintain new group-wide standards and processes, improve existing processes
Develop, support and drive optimisation concepts and share best practices
Lead and guide the Area Logistics team and Logistics managers in the MEAAP countries during daily operation
Monitor and escalate (non-) availability of material from Doka Production, external suppliers and (non-) release of intercompany demand
Act as business partner for Procurement team of MEAAP
Ensure accurate forecasting, data quality of demands and supplies as well as return planning in MEAAP countries
Maintain correct and relevant master data for MEAAP countries in RapidResponse
Act as link and MEAAP voice between Logistics Doka Group, other Areas and MEAAP countries
Support implementations and improvements of relevant software tools
Ensure and maintain reporting transparency in regards to Material Logistics (with Power BI)
Coordinate and execute trainings for MEAAP countries including regular qualification assessment for each country
Ensure utilization of statistical declarations
Support the execution of direct exports to MEAAP export countries

Qualifications

Min. 5 years’ experience in Material Logistics and Procurement (preferably in formwork/construction and in Middle East Africa and/ or Asia Pacific)
Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations related studies is an advantage
Knowledge of free trade agreements in Middle East Africa and Asia Pacific
Team management experience in an international environment
Excellent communication, intercultural and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and go the extra mile
Strong analytical skills
Well organised and efficient
Process and improvement driven
Pro-active and solution/target oriented
Resilient and decisive
Be a role model and inspiring
Excellent English language skills
Power BI Skills will be a strong advantage