Shipping Officer

GMG; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading well-being company in the UAE seeks a logistics coordinator to manage shipments and ensure compliance with specifications. The role involves verifying shipments, organizing dispatches, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or supply chain management is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle documentation and customs clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify items in shipments against records.
• Ensure outgoing shipments meet specifications.
• Organize dispatch and maintain records of goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company involved in retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sectors such as sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. Owned and managed by the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a trusted partner for some of the world's most successful brands in the well-being industry. Operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands in 12 countries, including notable brands like Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands such as Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• Identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifying them against consignment records.
• Ensuring outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications.
• Arranging internal distribution of received goods.
• Organising the dispatch of goods with completed documentation.
• Maintaining records of goods received and dispatched.
• Examining shipping documents and verifying cargo to be released.
• Recording customs clearance requirements and authorising collection of cargo.
• Calculating storage and clearance charges and billing customers.
• Receiving details of outgoing cargo, and arranging bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers.
• Providing information to customers on customs tariffs, tariff classifications, concessions, and methods of clearing goods.