About The Alumina Company (TAC)

The Alumina Company LLC (TAC) is an upcoming Specialty Alumina manufacturer, strategically located in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Backed by the Maithan Group and led by Aditya Agarwalla, this project brings decades of experience in the global refractory and alumina industry. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility shall deploy European technology and engineering along with equipment from leading European and Indian partners.

The plant will produce:

§ White Fused Alumina (WFA) – essential for refractories and abrasives.

§ Specialty Calcined Alumina (SCA) – critical for technical ceramics, refractories, and batteries.

What makes TAC unique is the commitment to creating a next-generation digital enterprise. From the outset, we are embedding Industry 4.0 practices – a factory powered by IoT sensors, AI/ML-driven process optimization, predictive maintenance, automation, etc. Our integrated ERP and digital supply chain systems will enable real-time visibility and data-driven decision-making, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

Looking ahead, TAC has a bold vision: by 2030, we intend to scale the project to 300,000 tpa capacity, driven by a $150 million investment, targeting a $300 million topline. This will make TAC the single largest specialty alumina facility in the world, positioning us as a true global leader in advanced materials. With long-term partnerships for feedstock, energy, utilities, and market offtake already secured, TAC combines the stability of established industrial contracts with the excitement of a greenfield, digitally enabled manufacturing project. For ambitious engineers and business professionals, this is a chance to help shape one of the most technologically advanced and fastest-growing specialty alumina producers worldwide.

Role Summary

The Head of Export/Import & Logistics will lead end-to-end logistics operations for TAC’s UAE facility, covering containerized exports, project cargo movements, and miscellaneous imports. The role requires strong operational acumen, familiarity with GCC/global trade routes, and the ability to optimize cost, time, and compliance across multimodal supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all export and import logistics for TAC’s alumina and mineral products, ensuring on-time, cost-efficient delivery.

• Manage containerized cargo flows through UAE ports (Khalifa, Jebel Ali, etc.) and coordinate with shipping lines, forwarders, and customs.

• Plan and execute project cargo logistics for heavy machinery and capital equipment during expansion and maintenance phases.

• Negotiate freight contracts, demurrage, and detention terms with global carriers and logistics partners.

• Ensure compliance with UAE customs, port authority, and international trade documentation requirements.

• Collaborate with operations, finance, and commercial teams for end-to-end supply chain visibility.

• Implement digital logistics dashboards for shipment tracking, KPI reporting, and cost control.

• Drive continuous improvement in logistics efficiency, packaging, and export readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred.

• 10+ years’ experience in logistics, export/import, or supply chain management within industrial, chemical, or manufacturing sectors.

• Proven experience handling containerized and project cargo in the GCC or international markets.

• In-depth understanding of UAE port operations, customs procedures, and free zone regulations.

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization skills.

• Abroad or GCC experience preferred.

Compensation

Competitive package linked to international benchmarks; includes housing, mobility, performance incentives, and long-term growth opportunities

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