A well-established organisation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a strategic, detail-driven, and operationally experienced Executive — Logistics to develop and implement logistics strategies, coordinate transportation and warehousing activities, manage inventory control, oversee supplier and 3PL relationships, and ensure full compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards. The role spans the entire logistics value chain — from transport routing and scheduling optimisation through to inventory auditing, cost monitoring, and SLA management with carriers and third-party logistics providers. A Bachelor’s degree is required. This is a strong and comprehensive logistics executive career opportunity in Dubai’s strategically vital and rapidly growing supply chain and logistics sector.
About the Role — Executive Logistics, Dubai UAE
Position Type: Senior logistics executive role covering strategy, operations, inventory, transport, and supplier management
Logistics Scope: Transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and 3PL relationship management in UAE
Key Focus: Cost optimisation, routing efficiency, SLA compliance, inventory accuracy, and logistics strategy execution
Stakeholders: Carriers, suppliers, third-party logistics providers, and internal operations and commercial teams
Compliance: Transportation regulations, safety standards, and supply chain governance across UAE operations
Career Opportunity — Logistics Executive in Dubai UAE
Strategic Role: Develop and implement end-to-end logistics strategies that drive cost efficiency and service excellence
Dubai Advantage: Dubai is the MENA region’s most active logistics and trade hub — unmatched career growth prospects
Cross-Functional: Work across transportation, warehousing, inventory, procurement, and 3PL management daily
Career Growth: Clear pathway to Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Director, or VP Operations within UAE’s logistics sector
Position Overview
This Executive — Logistics role in Dubai is a broad-scope, strategically important, and operationally hands-on supply chain position responsible for developing and implementing logistics processes and strategies, coordinating transportation and warehousing activities, monitoring and optimising logistics costs, managing inventory control and stock accuracy, negotiating with carriers and 3PL providers, and ensuring full compliance with UAE transportation regulations and safety standards. The role carries responsibility for supplier relationship management, SLA evaluation, routing and scheduling optimisation, and inventory reconciliation — making it a genuinely comprehensive logistics executive opportunity for a capable, analytically strong, and commercially minded supply chain professional in Dubai’s dynamic and high-growth logistics market. A Bachelor’s degree is required for this role (Job ID: 31464).
Why This Role Matters: As Executive — Logistics in Dubai, you are the operational intelligence at the centre of the supply chain — developing the strategies that cut costs, the processes that ensure on-time delivery, the supplier relationships that maintain service standards, and the inventory controls that protect stock accuracy. In Dubai’s world-class trade and logistics environment, this is a career-defining role with genuinely regional and global supply chain reach.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Strategy Development & Process Implementation
- Develop and implement comprehensive logistics strategies and end-to-end process improvements across all supply chain functions
- Identify inefficiencies in existing logistics operations and design practical, cost-effective solutions to improve overall performance
- Monitor and continuously optimise logistics costs and operational efficiency across transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities
- Support business growth by scaling logistics capabilities and aligning supply chain operations with commercial and operational objectives
Transportation Management & Route Optimisation
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end transportation of goods — ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery at all times
- Optimise routing and scheduling to maximise transportation efficiency and minimise costs across the UAE distribution network
- Ensure strict compliance with UAE transportation regulations, customs requirements, and operational safety standards
- Monitor fleet and carrier performance — identifying service gaps and implementing corrective measures to maintain delivery reliability
Warehousing, Distribution & Inventory Management
- Coordinate and oversee warehousing and distribution activities — ensuring accurate stock placement, safety compliance, and space optimisation
- Oversee inventory management to ensure accurate, up-to-date, and auditable stock levels across all warehouse locations
- Conduct regular inventory audits and professionally reconcile any discrepancies identified against system records
- Implement robust inventory control procedures to minimise stock losses and optimise stock rotation across the supply chain
Supplier, Carrier & 3PL Relationship Management
- Manage strategic relationships with carriers, logistics suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers across the UAE and region
- Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with logistics service providers — securing the most competitive terms and service levels
- Evaluate supplier performance regularly against agreed KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs) — taking action on underperformance
- Build long-term, trust-based partnerships with key logistics service providers to ensure consistent supply chain reliability and cost efficiency
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Additional professional qualifications in logistics management, supply chain, procurement, or transport operations are a valued advantage
Experience Requirements
- Proven experience in a logistics executive, supply chain, or distribution management role — preferably in the UAE or GCC region
- Hands-on experience across transportation management, warehouse operations, inventory control, and 3PL coordination
- Demonstrated track record of logistics cost optimisation, supplier negotiation, and SLA performance management
Essential Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for logistics cost analysis, routing optimisation, and inventory discrepancy resolution
- Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills in a UAE logistics and supply chain context
- Good understanding of UAE transportation regulations, customs procedures, and supply chain compliance requirements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills across internal teams, carriers, and third-party logistics partners
- Proficiency in logistics management systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office for reporting and operational management
About the Company — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This Dubai-based organisation is seeking a capable and commercially aware Executive — Logistics to strengthen its end-to-end supply chain operations across the UAE. Operating within Dubai’s world-class trade and logistics infrastructure — one of the most strategically important and commercially active logistics hubs in the entire Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region — the company offers its logistics executive a high-visibility, strategically important, and professionally rewarding career position. Dubai’s geographic position, world-class port and airport infrastructure, and thriving free zone ecosystem make it the ideal environment for a logistics professional looking to advance their career in transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution management at a genuinely regional scale.
Career Excellence: Join this Dubai organisation as Executive — Logistics — develop and implement logistics strategies, negotiate with carriers and 3PL providers, optimise routing and inventory accuracy, and build a distinguished supply chain leadership career in the UAE’s world-class and rapidly growing logistics market.
Who Should Apply?
- UAE Logistics Professionals: With transportation, warehousing, inventory, and 3PL management experience in Dubai or GCC
- Supply Chain Executives: With end-to-end logistics strategy and distribution management backgrounds seeking senior UAE roles
- Transport & Distribution Managers: With routing optimisation, carrier negotiation, and SLA management experience in Dubai
- Inventory Control Specialists: With stock audit, WMS, and reconciliation experience seeking logistics executive positions in UAE
- 3PL Relationship Managers: With supplier performance management and logistics contract negotiation expertise in UAE
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