Position: Assistant Logistics Coordinator Location: Grand Mills Abu Dhabi What Will Your Day Look Like? The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing and executing day-to-day transport operations to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of FMCG products to customers, distributors, and retailers. The role involves coordinating with carriers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), internal fleet, and cross-functional teams to maintain service levels, minimize logistics costs, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. In the FMCG environment, where speed and reliability are critical, the Assistant Logistics Coordinator plays a vital role in safeguarding product availability on shelves and maintaining customer satisfaction. Role duty hours: 6 Day per week, 9 hours shift (based on the business needs) with 1 hour break and Overtime as per the company policy How Will You Make an Impact? Logistics Transportation Operation <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Act as primary point of contact for 3PL vendors and internal departments for enquiries regarding shipment planning/deliveries/rejections.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Plan and allocate transport resources (Own fleet/3PL) to meet daily delivery requirements.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Reverse Logistics - Maximize the opportunity by doing backloads, circuit trips, etc., without exceeding the driver's weekly working hours.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Create optimized shipment plans based on the daily orders, create & post shipments in the ERP system.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maximize the Full Truck Load.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure effective utilization of own fleets.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure timely delivery of customer and replenishment orders by working closely with drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse teams.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Keep records of all transactions/deliveries with utmost accuracy.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support the compliance of all vehicles and personnel with local regulations and company safety standards.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor & minimize the traffic fines. Ensure drivers’ fines are reported to HR & Finance for disciplinary action & deduction from their next salary.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversee the loading and unloading of goods.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Liaise with internal departments and external parties to resolve operational issues.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure the carrier's service level as agreed in the agreement</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure the business shares are divided among the carriers based on the guidelines provided.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure all carriers submit their service invoices on time, are validated, and are submitted to finance for processing the payment.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Filing transport documents such as PODs, Trips Sheets, Permit logs etc.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Perform other related duties as per business requirements.</li> </ul> Budget Management Support <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Assist the Logistics supervisor, Fleet Operations & Logistics Manager in tracking expenses related to Transportation, offloading charges, Over time, toll charges, etc.</li> </ul> Compliance and Documentation <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure compliance with Agthia safety regulations and quality standards.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure that all vehicle documents, including permits, licenses, and insurance, are up to date and in compliance with regulatory standards.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure monthly TBT & OPL are completed as directed by HSE & QA.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain accurate records of shipment details, fuel, and driven distance to support fleet performance analysis and reporting.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure Daily Trip Sheet & Vehicle Check List Compliance.</li> </ul> MIS & Reporting <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor and control transport costs, including freight, fuel, tolls, and penalties.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Track and analyse transport KPIs such as:</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery rate.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Transport cost per ton/km</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Fleet/vehicle utilization rate</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Claims or damages ratio</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Compile and maintain timely, accurate reports on fleet operations, performance metrics, and maintenance costs.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Assist in preparing periodic reports for the department, ensuring compliance with company reporting standards.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure the local & export customers POD submission/filing is 2 days and 10 days, respectively.</li> </ul> What Would Make You Successful? Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.</li> </ul> Minimum Experience: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">1 - 3 years of experience in logistics, Transportation Management, fleet management, or a related field.</li> </ul> Functional Knowledge: <ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strong organizational and time-management abilities.</li> <li style="line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Excellent communication skills to interact with drivers, vendors, and other logistics staff.</li> <li style="line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Export & Import Knowledge.</li> <li style="line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Proficiency in MS Office and fleet management software.</li> <li style="line-height:14.4pt;background-color:white;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair processes.</li> </ul> Grow with Agthia – For the Better Agthia Group is one of the region’s leading Food & Beverage companies, with a growing international footprint. We are a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and part of ADQ, one of region’s largest holding companies. Rooted in Abu Dhabi since 1978, we've grown into a global presence, operating in countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. We’ve built a diverse portfolio of over 35 market-leading brands across Water & Food, Snacking, Protein & Frozen, and Agri-Business – touching the lives of millions of consumers in more than 65 global markets. With sustainability at the core of our innovations, we’ve pioneered several world-first products, setting new benchmarks in industry and meeting the evolving needs of communities worldwide. Over 12,000 people from more than 67 nationalities are at the heart of shaping our purpose driven future, supported by an agile environment which encourages collaboration, creativity, and the freedom to make a real difference. With a competitive benefits package, genuine opportunities to advance, and a focus on continuous learning and development, we’re committed to supporting your growth as we work together to deliver excellence “For the Better.” Join us and be part of a team that's not just shaping the future of food and beverage but also making a meaningful impact on the world. Together, let's grow 'For the Better.'

Assistant Logistics Coordinator (GM-Abu Dhabi-Mina Zayed) @ Agthia Group PJSC

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