Officer – Catering Logistics Full Time

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To provide activity-based support in managing multiple warehouses for internal and external logistics, including forecasting requirements, demand planning, stock control, vendor liaison and managing the replenishment of stock at both home-base and outstation caterers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develops and maintains a vendor database across various software systems used by flydubai for the supply of food and non-food items, including the management of vendor contracts, monitoring delivery in full on time performance (DIFOT), and coordinating vendor operational and product development meetings
• Maintains day to day stock control, including but not limited to ordering, tracking shipments, warehouse management, payment follow-up, and interaction with procurement, engineering, and finance teams to ensure continuous supply.
• Takes the lead on all stock-take requirements across all warehouses, ensuring a physical presence where required (audited stock-takes; special stock-takes), monthly equipment replenishment, and coordinating and liaising between all external service providers and internal Finance Department.
• Analyses usage rates of rotable and disposable stocks in caterer warehouses based on passenger loads and historical usage via weekly and monthly stock returns.
• Follows up with vendors and caterers regarding ad hoc emergency cabin loading and monthly equipment replenishment.
• Supports the Buy-on-Board products within the software system  , maintaining stock levels, stock details, stock requirements for Point-of-Sale (POS) devices, conducting stock takes, addressing stock variances, and managing overall stock processes to ensure a seamless operation.
• Analyses the usage of Buy-on-Board products based on sales, reporting trend analysis to internal colleagues, and maintains stock levels to support sale peaks and demand.
• Supports in planning demand and managing vendors for all catering supplies in logistics and support functions.
• Maintains relationships with clearance agents, shippers, local agents, and logistics providers to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods to warehouse.
• Conducts regular equipment audits at base catering station ensuring correct handling, stowage, optimal utilization of equipment and approving equipment write off.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum Education Level 

• Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)

Education Specific Requirement (if applicable) 

• Degree qualified in a management discipline with relevant industrial experience in catering and/or supply chain in a catering environment.
• Specialized (Diploma level at least) in logistics and supply chain is desirable.

Licenses (if applicable)      

• Ability to obtain a Permanent Pass for Dubai Airports and possess or acquire a valid Dubai Driving License suitable for obtaining a Dubai Airports Airside Driving Permit.

Languages   

• Fluent in English

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Years with Qualifications   

• 3

Years without Qualifications (if applicable)        

• 5

Professional Experience   

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environments with high volumes.
• Familiarity with international shipping regulations across air, sea and land..
• Knowledge of logistics and infrastructure involved in import/export requirements.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality procedures pertaining to imports.

Systems Knowledge (if applicable)         

• High computer literacy including spreadsheeting and use of Microsoft tools for business.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)