Contracts Coordinator

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, seeks a logistics professional to manage and coordinate freight forwarding contracts and operations. You will investigate routes, arrange packing, and ensure compliance with terms and regulatory requirements across air, sea, and road shipments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in contract coordination or logistics, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with logistics management software. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, or related field.
• Certifications in logistics are a plus.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate freight forwarding contracts and related operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Logistics software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / SCM / Business Admin

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Job Description:

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading company in Supply Chain Management with global coverage positioned in the Top 50 freight forwarders worldwide. Noatum Logistics acts as a global client-centered logistics operator providing integrated value-added solutions for the supply chain of all its clients and is a specialist in international transport, project cargo, logistics and customs. With an innovative character, we offer specific, integrated, complex and added-value responses to our clients supply chain, prioritizing a long-term relationship of trust and confidence to guarantee success. We are present in 33 countries through our team of over 1,680 professionals with great experience in our sector, always putting our motto \"Excellence in Logistics Services\" into practice by providing high-quality services to our customers.

Responsible for managing and coordinating freight forwarding contracts related to logistics operations and services. Responsible role in freight rates negotiation, implementing, and monitoring contracts to support and execute freight forwarding operations and services, while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements as per contractual terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the delegation of operational and freight forwarding jobs.


• Investigate and plan the most appropriate route for shipments, considering the nature of the goods, cost, transit time, and security.


• Arrange appropriate packing, considering climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, cost, and delivery and warehousing at the final destination.


• Ensure compliance with contract terms, transportation, and handling costs.


• Obtain, check, and prepare documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas regulations and fiscal regimes.


• Offer consolidation services by air, sea, and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions for small shippers.


• Liaise with third parties to move oversized goods by road, rail, air, or sea according to customer requirements.


• Utilize e-commerce and internet technology to enable real-time tracking of goods.


• Coordinate daily with clients, airports, seaports, land transport, clearance, warehouse, and finance team members, ensuring each job is evaluated, reviewed, and entered into the system for further operations.


• Handle special arrangements for transporting heavy lifts and oversized materials, including courier and specialist hand-carry services.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Relevant certifications in logistics or supply chain management are a plus.

Language Skills:

• Written and spoken proficiency in English is essential

Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract coordination or logistics roles


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in logistics management systems and software.

Nature of Experience:

• Operations