Logistics Coordinator

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Danar FZE is seeking an experienced Logistics & Transport Coordinator to manage transportation, import/export documentation, and customs processes. This role requires coordinating with freight forwarders, ports, and customs brokers to ensure timely clearance and release of shipments.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in English and MS Office. Location: JAFZA, UAE; salary discussions will reflect experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transportation, import/export, or customs clearance.
• Understanding of international shipping and import/export procedures.
• Experience with shipping and transportation documentation.
• Experience with ports and customs brokers.
• Knowledge of Certificates of Origin.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and tasks.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage transportation arrangements for import and export shipments.
• Request, collect, and verify transport and shipping documents for import/export invoices.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping agents, transport companies, and logistics providers.
• Liaise with ports, customs brokers, and authorities on cargo arrival, customs clearance, and release.
• Monitor shipments through transportation and customs clearance processes.
• Prepare Certificates of Origin and other required trade docs.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Coordinate documentation between suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, ports, brokers, and internal teams.
• Track shipment status and resolve issues.
• Maintain organized records of logistics documentation.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Danar FZE is looking for an experienced, responsible, and highly organized Logistics & Transport Coordinator to manage the company’s transportation, import/export documentation, and customs-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage transportation arrangements for import and export shipments.
• Request, collect, and verify all required transport and shipping documents related to import and export invoices.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping agents, transport companies, and other logistics service providers.
• Liaise with ports, customs brokers, and relevant authorities regarding cargo arrival, customs clearance, and release of shipments.
• Monitor shipments throughout the entire transportation and customs clearance process.
• Prepare and arrange Certificates of Origin (COO) and other required trade documentation.
• Ensure that all shipping and customs documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate documentation between suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, ports, customs brokers, and internal departments.
• Track shipment status and proactively resolve any transportation or documentation issues.
• Maintain organized records of all logistics, transportation, import/export, and customs documentation.

Skills

Requirements

• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, import/export, freight forwarding, or customs clearance.
• Good understanding of international shipping and import/export procedures.
• Practical experience with shipping and transportation documentation.
• Experience dealing with ports and customs brokers.
• Experience preparing or arranging Certificates of Origin.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and tasks simultaneously.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and general computer applications.

Advantageous

• Experience with sea freight and port operations.
• Knowledge of UAE customs and import/export procedures.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs clearance companies.
• Experience with Jebel Ali Port / JAFZA.
• Previous experience in a trading or international import/export company.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented professional who can independently manage the company’s day-to-day transportation and logistics operations, ensure that all documentation is properly prepared and submitted on time, and effectively coordinate with ports, customs brokers, suppliers, customers, and logistics providers.

Compensation

Starting salary: AED 5,000 per month.

The final salary package will be discussed and agreed upon based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and interview performance.

Location: Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai, UAE