Export Project Specialist - Nestle, Dubai

Export Project Specialist - Nestle, Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Dubai seeks an Export Project Specialist to manage export projects as the single point of contact with receiving markets. You will oversee timelines, document completeness, SKU changes, and coordination across production, operations, and finance to ensure on-time execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of multi-functional project experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Globe systems. Based in Dubai, full-time with close collaboration across regional teams.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a similar role handling multi-functional projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of distribution networks and warehousing of FMCG goods.

Responsibilities

• Act as Single Point of Contact to receiving markets; manage export requests, share information and pricing details.
• Contribute to project timelines and coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance and other functions.
• Coordinate artwork changes, ensure system readiness (codes, vendor and customer creation) and complete export briefs.
• Monitor workflows in Globe, escalate delays, and manage invoicing for trials and rechargeable costs.

Skills

Planning & organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Globe systems

Job description

Location Dubai

Address Dubai World Central HQ Building

Industry:

• Customer Service jobs
• Sales & Retail jobs
• Warehouse & Logistics
• Import & Export

Export Project Specialist - Nestle, Dubai

Employment: Full Time

Based in Dubai, you will manage export projects as the single point of contact with receiving markets, contributing to timeline preparation, executing and monitoring projects, ensuring proper documentation, and informing markets about changes in SKUs.

Position Summary:

• Act as Single Point of Contact to the receiving markets: manage export requests, provide initial information & samples to the requestor, request and provide Transfer prices and any other relevant information useful to the receiving Markets (MOQ, product information).
• Contribute to project timeline preparation: Provide Operations timelines to the project manager in the receiving market (RSA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Technical, Finance).
• Highlight any supply risks or local constraints at every stage of the project.
• During execution phase, monitor and coordinate all operational tasks within the project, more specifically:
• Coordinate the information flow between Project Manager and Operations teams (Production Side).
• Coordinate all the artwork changes with all the relevant stakeholders related to the receiving market.
• Ensure system Readiness (Code creation and extension, Vendor creation, Customer creation).
• Ensure availability and completeness of Export product briefs created by the receiving Market.
• Coordinate sign off of technical release with all relevant stakeholders following first production of new products.
• Use workflow in Globe to monitor completion of all relevant workflows and highlight when workflows are taking longer to complete than the relevant service level agreement.
• Manage stakeholders for all tasks in workflow process (z1 to z2 and z2 to z3).
• Escalate where required to ensure all tasks completed on time.
• Ensure proper and documented invoicing of all trials and rechargeable costs (WBS, obsolete packaging) to affiliated customers aiming at zero loss for producer.
• Initiate ICO form and follow up on ICO invoicing process and completion.
• Coordinate discontinuation timelines from portfolio optimisation based on lead times and key dates communicated from all functions.
• Raise master data delist request prior to SKU moving to Z4 status.
• Change in existing exported SKU: inform receiving markets in case of change in their SKUs, ensure smooth phase‑out by coordinating packaging re‑ordering with clear objectives to aim at zero packaging destruction at time of change and prevent out‑of‑stock due to missing packaging.
• Ensure "After sales" service to receivers: for all exported SKUs, provide TP updates, compare planned vs actual volumes and keep receiving markets informed of the changes.

Requirements:

• Three to five years of experience in a similar role, handling multi‑functional projects, demonstrating strong planning and organisational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of company organisation, products and Supply chain systems.
• Strong knowledge of Globe systems.
• Excellent communication skills, proven ability to influence at all levels.
• Bachelor Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Knowledge about different geographical locations and routes.
• Understanding of distribution networks and warehousing of FMCG Goods.

About the Company

Nestlé with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5bn, with a net profit of CHF 9bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestlé's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long‑term potential is never sacrificed for short‑term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.