Assistant Manager -Logistics
Larsen & Toubro
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Sharjah
Contract type: Full time
Job Purpose
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all logistics activities related to substation projects across the Middle East. This includes transportation of electrical equipment, customs clearance, warehousing, material tracking, delivery scheduling, and coordination with project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of EPC and substation projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesLogistics Planning & Execution
The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all logistics activities related to substation projects across the Middle East. This includes transportation of electrical equipment, customs clearance, warehousing, material tracking, delivery scheduling, and coordination with project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of EPC and substation projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesLogistics Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement logistics strategies for substation projects.
- Plan transportation of transformers, GIS equipment, switchgear, control panels, cables, and other electrical materials.
- Coordinate local and international shipments from suppliers to project sites.
- Ensure project materials are delivered according to construction schedules.
- Manage freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport contractors, and customs brokers.
- Monitor material movement from factory to site.
- Optimize transportation costs while maintaining delivery timelines.
- Maintain logistics KPIs and performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with UAE and GCC customs regulations.
- Manage import/export documentation, permits, certificates of origin, and customs clearance processes.
- Coordinate with government authorities and free-zone entities when required.
- Oversee warehouse operations and inventory control.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of electrical equipment.
- Monitor stock levels and material availability.
- Conduct periodic inventory audits.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Procurement Teams, Site Managers, and Vendors.
- Support project execution by ensuring material availability at site.
- Identify and mitigate logistics risks affecting project schedules.
- Prepare logistics budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor freight, warehousing, and transportation costs.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulations.
- Promote safe handling and transportation practices for heavy electrical equipment.
- Ensure logistics activities meet project quality standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPL, CILT, or PMP are advantageous.
- 8–15 years of logistics and supply chain experience.
- Minimum 5 years in electrical transmission, power, EPC, or substation projects.
- Strong experience in Middle East/GCC logistics operations.
- Experience handling oversized and heavy-lift cargo such as transformers and GIS equipment.
- Knowledge of Incoterms, customs regulations, and international shipping processes.
- Familiarity with substation equipment and project execution processes.
- ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and logistics reporting tools.
- Leadership and team management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
- On-time delivery performance.
- Logistics cost optimization.
- Customs clearance cycle time.
- Inventory accuracy.
- Material availability for project execution.
- Reduction in logistics-related project delays.
- Compliance with HSE and quality requirements.
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