Global Freight Manager - Multimodal Logistics & FMCG

Food Specialities Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Specialities Limited seeks an experienced Freight Manager to lead international freight movements across air, sea and land. You will optimize imports from Europe, Asia and the Far East into GCC and support exports to North Africa and Yemen.

You will manage procurement, carrier negotiations, rate management and regulatory compliance to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations for FMCG products. This role offers regional exposure and strategic influence in a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in freight forwarding, logistics management and international shipping.
• Proven track record in multimodal transportation and import/export operations.
• Strong knowledge of customs clearance and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and optimize international freight movements across air, sea and land.
• Oversee freight procurement, carrier selection, rate negotiations and contracts.
• Monitor market trends, capacity constraints and regulatory changes affecting shipments.
• Evaluate routes, transit times, port congestion and customs requirements for best solutions.
• Manage temperature-controlled FMCG & food shipments with focus on quality and timeliness.
• Maintain relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, airlines and brokers.
• Drive freight cost optimization while maintaining service levels and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and GCC trade requirements.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Logistics management

International shipping

Multimodal transport

Import/export

Customs clearance

Carrier negotiations

Tools

Freight portals

Freight management systems

E-bidding platforms

Job description

Food Specialities Limited seeks an experienced Freight Manager to lead international freight movements across air, sea and land. You will optimize imports from Europe, Asia and the Far East into GCC and support exports to North Africa and Yemen.

You will manage procurement, carrier negotiations, rate management and regulatory compliance to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations for FMCG products. This role offers regional exposure and strategic influence in a fast-growing business.