End-to-End Logistics & Customs Coordinator

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support daily logistics and supply chain operations in Dubai, coordinating shipments, deliveries, transportation, customs clearance, and required documentation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on import/export experience, freight forwarding, and inventory coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, transporters, and customs agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in logistics coordination, supply chain, freight forwarding, or a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with import/export and logistics documentation.
• Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs clearance agents, transporters, suppliers, and customers.
• Good understanding of customs clearance and international shipping processes.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and relevant trade documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation.
• Experience using ERP systems, logistics management systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics activities, including inbound and outbound shipments, local deliveries, imports and exports.
• Prepare, verify, and maintain all required logistics and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs clearance agents, transport companies, suppliers, and customers.
• Track shipments from origin to final delivery and proactively follow up on delays or issues.
• Ensure all shipping and customs documents are complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.
• Coordinate customs clearance and provide the required documentation to customs agents.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, customs documents, and logistics transactions.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements and delivery schedules.
• Liaise with warehouse teams to ensure timely preparation, dispatch, and receipt of goods.
• Monitor delivery status and obtain proof of delivery (POD) and other relevant documentation.
• Verify shipping documents against purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, and delivery requirements.
• Support the preparation and processing of commercial invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, bills of lading, airway bills, certificates of origin, and other relevant documents.
• Ensure proper documentation for import/export shipments and coordinate with relevant authorities where required.
• Maintain logistics trackers and provide regular updates on shipment status, pending deliveries, and documentation.
• Support inventory and stock movement coordination between warehouses, suppliers, and customers.
• Resolve documentation discrepancies, delivery issues, shipment delays, and other logistics-related problems.
• Ensure logistics records are properly filed and readily available for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare logistics reports and provide operational updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customs regulations, trade requirements, and applicable logistics procedures.

Skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Diploma in Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Logistics management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) seeks a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support daily logistics and supply chain operations in Dubai, coordinating shipments, deliveries, transportation, customs clearance, and required documentation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on import/export experience, freight forwarding, and inventory coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, transporters, and customs agents.