Job description
Role Overview
Field Logistic Representative supporting the RAFALE program in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at Thales.
Company Overview
Thales is a global business operating in aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space. For over 50 years, Thales has been a trusted partner of the United Arab Emirates, providing innovative solutions in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital. Thales maintains a strong local presence with more than 500 employees across three offices in the UAE. Thales Emarat Technologies serves as a key industrial enabler, fostering national sovereignty, self-reliance and innovation through localization, strategic collaboration and exporting technologies to global markets.
Role Purpose
You are responsible for coordinating all logistics activities related to equipment delivery, acceptance, inventory management, transportation and repair flows. You ensure the availability of customer assets while maintaining compliance with contractual, company and regulatory requirements, and act as the primary logistics interface between the customer, local stakeholders and Thales support teams.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Delivery Management
- Coordinate the receipt, delivery and acceptance of customer equipment, including the management of Delivery and Acceptance Certificates.
- Ensure all logistics transactions are accurately recorded in Thales logistics information systems.
- Support customers by resolving logistics related issues and ensuring effective communication throughout the logistics process.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Monitor inventory levels, equipment consumption and stock availability to support operational readiness.
- Identify potential shortages and proactively report associated risks to the Team Leader.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, export control requirements and Thales quality standards.
Repair & Reverse Logistics
- Coordinate repair, overhaul and warranty return logistics, including shipment preparation and administrative activities.
Transportation & Documentation
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation in compliance with import/export regulations and company procedures.
- Coordinate transportation activities with freight forwarders, customs authorities and local stakeholders.
Reporting & Performance
- Monitor logistics performance and provide regular operational and inventory reports.
Collaboration & Improvement
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient execution of logistics activities and continuous service improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Industrial Support.
- Proven experience in international transportation, import/export and logistics operations.
- Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations and material control.
- Experience coordinating repair and reverse logistics activities.
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment.
- Experience within the aerospace, defense or high-technology industry is considered an advantage.
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional certification in Supply Chain or Logistics (APICS, CILT or equivalent) is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an advantage.
- Results oriented with strong commitment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and customer-oriented approach.
- Planning, organization and forecasting.
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
- Analytical thinking, problem solving and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Autonomy and accountability.
Additional Information
Thales employs 80,000 employees in 68 countries. A mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.