Abu Dhabi Freight & Customs Operations Lead

Azimar Shipping

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Azimar Shipping LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize its complete freight forwarding and customs clearance operations in Abu Dhabi. The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in Sea Freight Import & Export, Air Freight Import & Export, Customs Clearance, and Freight Forwarding Operations, with strong knowledge of UAE customs regulations.

The role requires Abu Dhabi Customs certification or appropriate authorization and the ability to manage shipments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field.
7–10 years of UAE freight forwarding experience, with Abu Dhabi exposure.
3–5 years in supervisory/managerial operations role.
Abu Dhabi Customs certification or authorization preferred; mandatory to perform required customs functions.
Hands-on experience in Abu Dhabi Customs clearance procedures and ATLP systems.
Strong expertise in sea freight and air freight import/export operations.

Responsibilities

Lead sea freight, air freight, documentation, transportation, and customs clearance teams.
Allocate daily operational tasks and monitor shipment execution.
Develop and enforce SOPs to ensure efficiency and accountability.
Provide timely updates to customers and internal teams.
Monitor costs, vendor performance, and shipment profitability.