Global Marine Logistics Operations Lead

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Marine Logistics Specialist to coordinate end-to-end activities across the GCC and Gulf region, including vessel spares, project cargo, customs, warehousing in JAFZA, and on-time deliveries.

You will work with vessel masters, port authorities, and customers to manage shipments, monitor KPIs, drive cost-reduction and service improvements, and ensure UAE customs and client requirements are met while adhering to HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Logistics or Maritime Studies.
• 5–10 years in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or marine operations.
• 2–3 years in supervisory or people management roles.
• Strong knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, carrier contracts and rate mechanisms.
• Experience with JAFZA operations and UAE customs procedures.
• Exposure to marine logistics, vessel support, offshore logistics, or drydock operations.
• Proficiency with logistics platforms such as CargoWise.
• Experience serving offshore, oil & gas, marine, or shipyard customers.
• Familiarity with GCC port operations, drydock facilities and vessel husbandry services.
• Experience managing time-critical marine spare deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments for vessel spares, consumables, equipment, and project cargo.
• Manage supplier follow-up, shipment tracking, delivery schedules, and inventory visibility.
• Coordinate warehousing, packing, consolidation, and distribution within JAFZA.
• Monitor urgent vessel requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain shipment records, IOR/EOR, operational reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Coordinate deliveries to vessels at ports, anchorages, and drydocks.
• Liaise with vessel masters, port authorities, and customers on status and schedules.
• Coordinate launch boat services, port passes, and marine service providers.
• Support project cargo movements related to repairs, upgrades, and offshore projects.
• Ensure compliance with UAE customs, JAFZA regulations and client requirements.

Skills

Incoterms

CargoWise

JAFZA experience

Vessel operations

Time-critical deliveries

Maritime logistics

UAE customs procedures

Supervisory experience

GCC port ops

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Marine Logistics Specialist to coordinate end-to-end activities across the GCC and Gulf region, including vessel spares, project cargo, customs, warehousing in JAFZA, and on-time deliveries.

You will work with vessel masters, port authorities, and customers to manage shipments, monitor KPIs, drive cost-reduction and service improvements, and ensure UAE customs and client requirements are met while adhering to HSE standards.