Logistics Officer

ADEAREST; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

ADEAREST in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Logistics Officer to provide logistic support and oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with Middle East and Asia Pacific import/export rules. Responsibilities include selecting carriers, planning deliveries, negotiating rates, coordinating with departments, and maintaining accurate documentation to drive cost efficiency and on-time performance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of import/export experience within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years import/export experience with land, sea and air freight in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
• In-depth knowledge of import/export requirements.

Responsibilities

• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Research shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Coordinate with departments to align logistics with operations.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update and monitor logistics performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with laws, guidelines and ISO requirements.
• Obtain multiple quotes to minimize costs.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinate with approved logistics forwarders.
• Collaborate with departments for smooth operations.
• Develop strategies to maximize transport savings.
• Support documentation: invoices, packing lists, origin certificates.
• Report shipment status and issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Logistics knowledge

Contract negotiation

Planning and scheduling

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Objectives: The Logistics Officer is responsible for providing logistic support and overseeing the overall logistic processes in support of the objectives of the organization. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and logistics processes. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics, and the import/export requirements of the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Job Title: Logistics Officer
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Job Objectives: The Logistics Officer is responsible for providing logistic support and overseeing the overall logistic processes in support of the objectives of the organization. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and logistics processes. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics, and the import/export requirements of the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

• Selecting carriers and negotiating contracts and rates.
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Researching ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Evaluating budgets and expenditures.
• Updating and evaluating metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements
• Ensure cost avoidance by getting multiple quotes to leverage negotiation.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinates with the company-approved logistics forwarders.
• Collaborate with other departments, in order to guarantee smooth operations
• Develop efficient strategies that maximize savings by optimizing transport methods and routes
• Support documentation processes, including invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and manifestos
• Report on the status of shipments and any issues related to logistics

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or any related course

Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years on import/export experience using land, sea and air freight in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.