Safran Group · Dubai, AE
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Logisitics Manager M/F Permanent Professional, Engineer & Manager Full-time Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners. To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking a Logistics Manager – a key role at the heart of our growth. Your key responsibilities rill include: - Defining and implementing warehousing and transport strategies to achieve efficient and service-oriented logistics operations. - Leading, coaching, and developing a team of logistics professionals, promoting a “safety first” culture and ensuring HSE compliance in all activities. - Overseeing all warehouse functions: goods receiving and inspection, kit prep for production, dispatch operations, inventory management, and freight forwarder management. - Ensuring site compliance with UAE Free Zone, customs, trade, and excise regulations. - Managing inventory accuracy with robust cycle counts, process optimization, and reporting, including root cause analysis and action planning. - Maintaining up-to-date logistics data in ERP systems to enhance process compliance and stakeholder visibility. - Planning resources to meet daily logistics volume targets, building and updating load/capacity forecasts. - Developing, monitoring, and controlling the logistics budget, including transport and packaging spend. - Collaborating on freight provider selection and managing relationships with indirect procurement. - Documenting all logistics processes within the One Safran Referential and ensuring compliance with quality and customs standards. - Training logistics staff on processes and tools and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation. - Leading QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) activities and driving operational problem resolution. Direct responsibility for a logistics team and oversight of inventory. - Substantial experience in warehouse and transport management, ideally in a manufacturing environment. - Proven knowledge of inventory control, compliance with local and international standards, and ERP/WMS/TMS systems. - Strong leadership skills, able to motivate, train, and manage multi-national teams. - Experience developing and managing budgets and indirect procurement spend. - Advanced analytical and reporting abilities, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Strong commitment to HSE, continuous improvement, and digital transformation. - Familiarity with UAE customs procedures and warehouse automation/lean practices is a plus. Ready to join us in shaping aviation excellence in the Middle East? Apply to become a part of Safran Seats Dubai !