Transportation Supervisor

One of our clients who is in the Construction Industry is seeking a qualified Transportation Supervisorto join their team in Middle EastLocation: UAE/ Middle EastYears of Experience: 5years +Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.The Transportation Supervisor will oversee daily operations of the transport department managing fleet and drivers, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient delivery of goods or personnel, maintaining compliance with UAE regulations, and optimizing route and resource utilization.Key ResponsibilitiesFleet & Operations ManagementOversee and schedule transport activities and resource allocation including route planning, vehicle utilization (e.g., containers, vans, buses), driver assignments, and idle-time monitoringSupervisory & Coordination DutiesManage, train, mentor, and supervise drivers and transport staff; coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure operations align with SLAsCompliance & SafetyConduct safety inspections and ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and legal documentation (e.g., registration, insurance, driver licenses)Administration & ReportingMaintain accurate records of trip activity, fuel usage, maintenance logs, driver files, and incident reports; support billing and KPI reporting effortsCost & Performance ControlMonitor transport-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, overtime), analyze fleet productivity (actual vs planned), and recommend cost-saving measuresContinuous ImprovementAnalyze operations to identify efficiencies, drive innovation in scheduling or routing, foster lean culture focused on performance and service excellenceQualifications & RequirementsEducationBachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferredExperience2-5 years in transportation/logistics; at least 10 years in a supervisory role; familiarity with UAE operations is advantageous .Technical & Regulatory KnowledgeStrong grasp of local transport regulations and compliance standards, alongside experience with transport or fleet-management tools/softwareLicenses & SkillsValid UAE driving license; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus); proficient in MS Office and relevant transportation management systems (GPS, routing, Oracle, etc.)Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr