Al Mutla Trading Al Mutla Trading W.L.L Al Mutla Trading is a privately owned, Qatar-based trading and distribution company. We are part of Al Mutla Group of Companies. The company specialises in the sourcing, marketing and distribution of products in the Qatari market. The company’s business operations focus on consumer goods and food & beverages. We are in the business to eliminate local market gaps and in doing so fulfil the demands of Qatari consumers. Job Description Al Mutla Trading is looking for an experienced Logistics Planner who will be responsible for developing logistics plans to ensure a smooth delivery process of products from manufacturers and effective distribution of products to end-sellers. The Logistics Planner will devise routes for transport of products which are cost effective and maximise the productivity and efficiency of the transport process. Route planning will be for day-to-day as well as longer duration shipments. The Logistics Planner will report to the Supply Chain Manager. Key Duties and Responsibilities •Plan and develop safe and cost-effective delivery routes for transport of products from manufacturers and transport of products to end-sellers •Effectively work with supply planner, warehouse supervisor, fleet supervisor and sales team to plan product load schedules which need to be loaded into vehicles •Review vehicle tracking data to identify bottlenecks and then optimise routes and improve delivery times •Identify best route and rate with international freight forwards and transportation companies to safely import products from outside Qatar •Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers’ supply chain teams •Prepare and deliver logistics report Skills required •Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and adapts to challenges •Strong team player •Strong data analysis with ability to analyse large and complex data sets •Excellent communication skills •Excellent time management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously •Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications Experience and Qualifications •Previous working experience as a Logistics Planner for 5+ years •Varied experience covering areas such as supply chain, logistics, scheduling, transport route planning, international freight •Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent •Able to use supply chain management software such as SAP preferred •Valid Qatari driving licence •Good verbal and written English, with Arabic and other languages a plus