Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

The successful applicant is responsible for:

• Scheduling transportation services, allocating drivers, and planning routes.
• Negotiating contracts and processing payments.
• Keeping transportation operations within budget without compromising efficiency.
• Processing transportation documentation and monitoring drivers' logbook entries.
• Developing, implementing, and improving transportation policies and procedures.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising drivers and transportation division staff.
• Liaising between management, drivers, and customers.
• Collaborating with internal departments to optimize transportation services.
• Evaluating driver performance, handling customer queries, and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
• · Complying to transportation regulations and company policies.

Transportation Specialist Requirements:

• Experience with TMS systems
• Analytical and systematically strong
• Ability to explain technical details
• A good problem-solving attitude
• Bachelor's degree in transportation management, logistics, project management, or similar preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a transportation specialist in a related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation industry regulations.
• Proficiency in transportation management software.
• Superb leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide operational support outside of business hours.

Essential skills and experience:

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Well-experienced in Global /Local Logistics operation
• Lead communication between HQ/Regional HQ/branches

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related business course
• 5+ years’ experience in SCM, logistics and background in marketing and constituting is preferred
• Logistics operation and IT system knowledge
• Experience in working in MENA region (must be able to travel for business trips)

Language Skills:

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from sales and customers
• Ability to effectively present information to higher management