GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG\'s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world\'s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.
About the role
10 years of managing transportation logistics- import into UAE and exports to ROW: Supermarket items, food items.
8+ years of directly managing food/non-food imports from EU to UAE, exports to MENA from UAE
Must have verse experience with local regulations for food imports into UAE, exports into MENA
Must have verse with customs clearance practices for food imports, Dubai free zone regulations.
Able to liaise with forwarders and evaluate freight costs, manage international freight across all modes of transport.
Able to directly manage a team of 5 FTEs and above.
Attention to details and good understanding of processes.
Experience in EXCEL skills, knowledge of MS Office, Power BI.
Potential candidates can be from the following backgrounds-
Logistics executive/supply chain executive/supervisor for leading supermarkets chains, food chains.
Operations executive/supervisor of freight forwarders deployed in their food and beverage verticals.
About the requirements
High School/ Diploma
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain & Warehouse operation
A minimum 8 years of experience in the same capacity as supervisor