Assistant Manager - Shipping

Who we are:GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for 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 across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.Role SummaryThe role oversees international freight and logistics operations, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and service excellence. It involves evaluating logistics models, driving cost savings, and enhancing processes through data-driven decision making. The position manages vendor and team performance, fosters stakeholder collaboration, and ensures smooth import/export operations across GCC/MENA.Responsibilities Actively works on opportunities to bring in cost savings, enhance processes Structured approach towards problem solving through data driven decision making Well versed with transportation logistics industry, vendor capabilities, compliance Is able to run cost simulations to evalute various logistics models to assist business requirements Assist the internal stakeholders by providing consultation on any logistics requirements Monitor team performance and vendor performance through regular reviews of KPIs Well aware of importation and exportation process, focusing on GCC/MENA Responsible to manage a team executing international freight Aware of the importation and exportation rules, freight cost structures Extensive interactions with LSPs to work out logistics solutions that bring about efficiency, cost savings Guide and mentor, the team, set measurable KPIs for service providers and team Analyse performance, costs, actively drive cost savings/ efficiency improvement projectsFunctional / Technical CompetenciesFreight management ExperienceProven track record in cost optimization, vendor management, and driving process improvements.Experience in managing logistics service providers (LSPs) and leading high-performing teams.Solid background in data-driven analysis, KPI management, and logistics cost modeling.Strong Understanding of MS Excel, Power BI, Powerpoint