Freight Manager

Job Summary

:Line-Haul & GCC Fleet Managemen

• tPlan, schedule, and optimize daily domestic and cross-border FTL/LTL freight movements across UAE and GCC & LEVANT lanes (KSA, Qatar, Oman, etc.)
• .Maximize the utilization of a combined fleet of heavy trucks, multi-temperature trailers & minimizing empty miles and transit bottlenecks
• .Manage all leased and owned trucks to ensure unhindered operations within the freight department
• .Manage high-volume, time-critical distributions ranging from bulk B2B freight to micro-fulfillment transfers for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and premium meal plans
• .

.Documentation, Customs Clearance & Bonded Transpor

• tOversee end-to-end customs clearance and documentation for inbound and outbound freight (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, delivery orders), ensuring submissions are accurate and lodged on time to prevent demurrage and border delay
• sManage bonded truck movements out of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) — ensuring goods move under customs control with valid customs declarations, intact seals, and correct bonded-transit documentation until cleared at the destination customs point
• .Coordinate customs brokerage activity (in-house or via appointed brokers), including HS code classification and liaison with UAE Customs and JAFZA authorities
• .Be accountable for the accuracy and completeness of all bonded and cleared consignment records, ensuring the company can withstand customs audits and is protected against duty, penalty, and compliance exposure
• .Audit and streamline cross-border customs documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin) to prevent border delays
• .

Vendor, Procurement & Cost Contr

• olNegotiate freight rates, secure lane capacities, and manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and sub-contractors during peak deman
• d.Partner with the fleet team to translate asset-performance trends into corrective operational action, escalating systemic issues (recurring downtime, underperforming lanes) rather than owning vehicle-level maintenance metric
• s.

Data Analytics & Tech Integrat

• ionLeverage automated transport management systems (TMS), advanced Excel, and Power BI dashboards to track operational KPIs and deliver performance visibility to executive leadersh
• ip.Utilize automated routing algorithms to bypass local traffic congestion and optimize terminal turn-around tim
• es.

People & Capacity Manage

• mentEnsure the department is staffed with the requisite number and caliber of staff and drivers; appraise, develop, motivate, and encourage the team to maximize productivity and contribut
• ion.Establish strong housekeeping and record-keeping practices and train staff periodically to ensure compliance with legal, customs, customer, and company requirements at all ti
• mes.Lead and develop the driver workforce — overseeing rostering, conduct, and periodic training on road safety, defensive driving, hours-of-service compliance, and cargo/seal handling — to sustain service reliability and the department's ZERO-claims/ZERO-accidents stand
• ard.

Qualificat

• ions:5–8 years of proven experience in Roadfreight management, line-haul operations, or transport logistics within the GCC region, with at least 3 years in a managerial
• role.In-depth understanding of UAE road networks, major industrial clusters (JAFZA, DIC, Al Quoz), border checkpoints (Batha, etc.), and GCC transport regulat
• ions.Highly proficient with Telematics, GPS tracking portals, Transport Management Systems (TMS), Advanced Excel, and Powe
• r BI.Exceptional driver management skills, vendor negotiation capability, and a track record of handling high-stress operational issues like breakdowns or border delays calmly and efficie
• ntly.