Job Description

About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to supervise end-to-end logistics department activity which includes the daily inventory movement, daily orders, 3PL warehouse, 3PL logistics service providers, and cost management of the logistics department. Ensure dispatches are made on time by having close internal coordination with the operations team, Production team, Quality Team, Oman customer order service team, Planners, Sales Team, and external AkzoNobel team. The incumbent is also responsible for the safe operation of equipment, training of staff, and Manpower resource management.

Key Activities

1. Stock Control Responsible for making sure that the physical stock matches the system stock 2. Picking & Order confirmation Responsible for making sure that the physical stock matches the system stock 3. Load consolidation Optimise vehicle capacity, load consolidation, and route planning 4. Liaising with Transport Companies Responsible for making sure that the physical stock matches the system stock. 5. Documentation Processes Prepare transport documentation required for different countries / free zones / marine requirements 6. External warehouse management Manage the logistics of third-party lease locations 7. Relations Management Build a climate of the highest level of trust develop a reputation of being fair and maintain good relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers 8. Maintenance Ensure preventive maintenance of FLT, reach trucks, and delivery lines is carried out as per the AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) Liaise with maintenance firms to arrange immediate action for equipment breakdowns 9. HSE Ensure that all warehouse activities are executed in line with AkzoNobel HSE policies with relation to equipment, racking system, and storage.

Experience

Bachler Degree in Logistics or equivilant Business Degree is preferred A certificate in Logistics would be a plus. Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role Management/General Skills Team Management Communication Skills Primarily English & Arabic Relationship building Functional Skills Inventory Management Load Consolidation Picking order and confirmation operation Microsoft Office and database application External warehouse management Knowledge of industrial HSE risks and standards At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Requisition ID: 37776