Global Logistics & Trade Operations Lead

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants seeks an experienced Supply Chain/Logistics Officer to manage international import/export shipments, documentation, and supplier coordination from the UAE. The role requires hands-on exposure to freight forwarding, customs clearance, and delivery management to ensure timely, cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, commercially aware, and able to handle multiple shipments simultaneously while complying with applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in International Import & Export.
• Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, supply chain, or international trade.
• Strong understanding of international shipping procedures and import/export documentation.
• Experience dealing with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, and transport companies.
• Knowledge of customs clearance procedures and international trade practices.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP, logistics, or supply chain management systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end international import and export shipments.
• Handle import/export processes, including booking, documentation, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, and transport companies.
• Monitor shipment schedules and ensure all shipments are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import/export and customs requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate import/export documentation.
• Handle and verify documents such as: Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, Certificates of Origin, Customs Documentation, Delivery Orders, Shipping Instructions, Import/Export permits and related documents
• Ensure documents are complete, accurate, and available on time for customs clearance and shipment processing.
• Obtain and compare freight quotations and coordinate with logistics service providers.
• Coordinate customs clearance and ensure timely release of shipments.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, orders, inventory movements, and logistics activities.
• Ensure all import/export activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.

Skills

International logistics

Freight forwarding

Shipment coordination

Customs clearance

Documentation management

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants seeks an experienced Supply Chain/Logistics Officer to manage international import/export shipments, documentation, and supplier coordination from the UAE. The role requires hands-on exposure to freight forwarding, customs clearance, and delivery management to ensure timely, cost-effective operations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, commercially aware, and able to handle multiple shipments simultaneously while complying with applicable