Associate Logistics & Trade Comp Spec

McDermott International, Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to support routine logistics and trade tasks within established procedures.

You will coordinate vessel berthing requests, prepare cargo manifests for pipes, mattresses, sleepers, and other project materials, and help manage transport documentation. The role requires a degree in supply chain or related field (or equivalent experience), strong MS Office skills, and keen attention to detail

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent in supply chain management or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in logistics, trade compliance, or shipments is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication; well-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the transportation of goods, including arranging shipments, managing logistics providers, and tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery
• Support with the development and maintenance of transportation documents
• Maintain accurate records of import/export activities
• Review, audit, and verify all Logistics Service Providers’ invoices to ensure compliance
• Monitor and record all invoice records
• Reject all invoices with missing records and incorrect charges and ensure the logistic service provider is continuously updated on invoice rejection and status
• Ensure proper follow-up is done to resolve any disputed invoices on time
• Ensure managers’ approvals are obtained on time
• Maintain and update daily, weekly, and monthly accounts management report

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Learning aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

HSD/GED/IGCSE with 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The Associate Logistics & Trade Comp Spec is responsible for utilizing existing Logistics & Trade Compliance procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Logistics & Trade Compliance and Supply Chain. Candidate should be able to coordinate vessel berthing requests and outward clearance documentation, manage the loading of materials onto vessels and barges, ensuring accurate cargo manifest preparation. Candidate should be able to prepare cargo manifests for loadouts for pipes, mattresses, sleepers, and other project materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the transportation of goods, including arranging shipments, managing logistics providers, and tracking shipments to ensure timely delivery
• Support with the development and maintenance of transportation documents
• Maintain accurate records of import/export activities
• Review, audit, and verify all Logistics Service Providers’ invoices to ensure compliance
• Monitor and record all invoice records
• Reject all invoices with missing records and incorrect charges and ensure the logistic service provider is continuously updated on invoice rejection and status
• Ensure proper follow‑up is done to resolve any disputed invoices on time
• Ensure managers’ approvals are obtained on time
• Maintain and update daily, weekly, and monthly accounts management report

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management (or a relevant discipline) or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 2 years of relevant experience
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• A logistics‑related background is preferred
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrates attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new topics and technology quickly
• Well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Successful degree holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have this available are recommended to commence the process to avoid delays in the offer and onboarding process.

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