Senior Logistics and Stores Officer

Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.Title : Senior Logistics & Stores OfficerLocation : DubaiJob Objective: Coordinates and handles parts, components, materials and sub-assemblies to supply repair.Coordinates Supply Chain & Warehouse management activities.Roles & Responsibilities:Supports daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, and Shipping aircraft parts.Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company standards (EASA, GCAA, UK-CAA, MOE).Maintains accurate documentation to ensure full traceability.Allocating tasks, training, and mentoring Junior warehouse staff.Conducts regular warehouse inspections, quality checks, and ensures traceability of all materialContributes to improve warehouse processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.Communicating material availability, stock levels, and potential delays to ensure the timely supply of parts needed for repairsCoordinate with Central Supply chain for timely replenishments of Spares. Coordinate stocks movements between different Thales locationsCoordinate with suppliers to order consumables and track stock levelsCoordinate with Service providers for – Shipments collection and Delivery, Collection of recycled materialLiaise with customers for acknowledging receipt of items for repair and resolving discrepancy related to Documentation Creating necessary documents to ensure customs declarations is done in a timely mannerOrganizes team tasks, focuses on priorities, and checks performance against KPIs to ensure goals are metWork Experiemce Requirements:Three (3) or more years experience in a warehouse, logistics and Inventory management. Prior experience with MRO / Airlines is preferredQualification, Certification & Educational Requirements:Bachelors DegreeSupply Chain certification is a PlusGood spoken and written EnglishComputer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)Familiar with the ERP systems (SAP Preferred)Preferred Skills:Inventory Management ExpertiseSAP ProficiencyLeadership and Team CoordinationAttention to DetailAdaptability and FlexibilityProblem-SolvingHSE Responsibilities:Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as is practicable.To be aware of, and play an active role in the development and implementation of the HSE Management System, project HSE requirements and Policy Statements.Understanding your personal responsibilities and contribute to achieving compliance with the HSE Management System requirements, understand the potential consequences of non-compliance to the HSE arrangements and commits to stated policies above;Comply with local laws and legislation regarding HSE.To use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended and observe that this is also enforced within their departments and among subcontractors and third parties working in Thales’ controlled premises/systems.Do not interfere with or change, adjust anything that is provided for safety unless fully trained to do so.Promote a good HSE culture within their departments and among their peers, subcontractors and third parties;Lead by example and actively encourage their departments to look at ways to conserve energy, water and resources and minimize the generation of waste through personal performance and raise recommendations on how to improve existing processes on this regard within/outside their departments.Conduct regular reviews on the HSE Management System Performance within their areas of responsibility and seek ways of continual improvement.Every one within Thales has the right to stop work if they believe that their activities may affect the health and safety or that of others. In this circumstance, such conditions must be reported immediately to their line manager and the HSE department.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!