Freight and Logistics Coordinator

Avantor; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking an experienced operations manager. The role involves overseeing day-to-day functions across multiple business units in MEA, ensuring service levels and KPIs are met. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years in the field, with key skills in international trade, customer relations, and proficiency in both French and English. The position also requires strong IT skills, particularly in SAP and Excel, to drive performance and meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Freight & Logistics, Export.
• Customer-centric, decisive, and results-oriented.
• Effective communication at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across multiple business units.
• Ensure KPIs and service levels are met.
• Collaborate with teams for timely shipments and billing.

Skills

International trade experience

Knowledge & experience of Letters of credit

Hazardous awareness training

Strong business and financial awareness

Professional communication

Self-motivated

High computer literacy

Fluency in French and English

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity:

Workers provided by an employment or temp agency for a limited period of time on a fill-in basis or for a finite project.

The purpose of the role is to manage the day-to-day team operation across multiple business units within MEA. To ensure all individuals' KPIs and service levels are met, and to facilitate daily collaboration across multiple business units for timely shipments and daily billing.

What We're Looking For:

Experience: Minimum 2 years in Freight & logistics, Export

Key Skills:

• International trade experience
• Knowledge & experience of Letters of credit
• Hazardous awareness training

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Customer-centric with strong business and financial awareness
• Professional and effective communication across all levels of the business
• Demonstrates innovation and organizational agility
• Self-motivated with flexible, results-oriented initiative
• Decisive and successful in driving business performance
• High computer literacy with experience in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken

How You'll Thrive And Create An Impact:

• Identify and meet customer business requirements by providing solutions
• Develop holistic relationships within MEA, including warehouses/CDCs
• Contribute to monthly sales and gross margin targets
• Ensure timely reporting of shipments and manage escalation processes for shipments on hold
• Manage business-driven projects to successful completion
• Participate in forecasting, highlight risks, and work with the team to meet expectations
• Collaborate with commercial and operations departments for accurate transaction processing
• Build relationships with warehouse functions across multiple BUs

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