Logistics Specialist - MEA

Nouryon; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is hiring a Logistics Specialist, MEA in the Dubai region to lead import/export operations across the Middle East and Africa. You will coordinate with internal teams and external providers to ensure smooth, compliant product movement and on-time delivery in a fast-paced, international setting.

The role requires strong logistics understanding, SAP proficiency, and a focus on cost efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across MEA operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, import/export operations, or supply chain management.
• Experience in chemical, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of customs clearance, trade compliance, and international transportation operations.
• Knowledge of chemical safety requirements, SDS documentation, hazard classification, labeling, and storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage import and export operations across the MEA region, ensuring timely shipment execution and customs clearance.
• Coordinate with business units, customer service, supply chain, procurement, and logistics providers to maintain product flow and service levels.
• Monitor shipments, identify delays or risks, and implement corrective actions for OTIF deliveries.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport providers to ensure service quality.
• Execute shipment planning, transportation booking, tracking, and reporting for all modes.

Skills

Logistics management

Import/export operations

SAP

Trade compliance

KPI reporting

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA or postgraduate in SCM/Logistics (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs today and in the future.

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist, MEA who can ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective execution of import and export operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This role plays a key part in supporting business continuity by managing transportation, customs clearance, trade compliance, supplier performance, and operational excellence initiatives while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, logistics partners, and service providers.

In your future role as Logistics Specialist, MEA, you will:

• Manage import and export operations across the MEA region, ensuring timely shipment execution, customs clearance, delivery coordination, and order fulfillment.
• Coordinate closely with business units, customer service, supply chain, procurement, and logistics service providers to ensure uninterrupted product flow and excellent customer service.
• Monitor shipments proactively, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and other logistics partners to ensure service quality and operational efficiency.
• Execute shipment planning, transportation booking, tracking, monitoring, and reporting for all modes of transport while balancing cost and service objectives.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of import and export processes, procedures, and best practices across the MEA region.
• Ensure strict adherence to global trade compliance regulations, customs requirements, internal controls, and company policies to minimize operational and compliance risks.
• Analyze logistics performance, transportation costs, supplier performance, and operational KPIs, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support logistics cost control initiatives by tracking freight and customs-related expenditures, identifying savings opportunities, and improving cost transparency.
• Maintain accurate logistics master data and execute transactions in ERP systems such as SAP and logistics management platforms.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities that enhance service levels, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Support business continuity by ensuring compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements related to the handling and transportation of chemical products.
• Promote Nouryon Values and Code of Conduct while driving a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Great if you have

• Strong knowledge of international logistics, freight forwarding, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
• Experience managing import and export operations within the MEA region.
• Understanding of transportation processes across air, ocean, and road freight modes.
• Knowledge of chemical logistics, dangerous goods transportation, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and logistics service providers.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in logistics reporting, KPI management, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and logistics management platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.

We believe you are...

• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance mindset.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Analytical and data-driven in decision making.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently.

We believe you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, import/export operations, or supply chain management.
• Experience working in chemical, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of customs clearance procedures, trade compliance, and international transportation operations.
• Knowledge of chemical safety requirements, SDS documentation, hazard classification, labeling, segregation, storage, and transportation practices.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional regional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Experience working within an international and multicultural business environment.

We offer you

At Nouryon, we not only offer an exciting role and great colleagues, but also benefits in addition to your salary.

Are you passionate about safety, operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a global organization that values collaboration, innovation, and accountability? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one, we support your personal growth through challenging assignments and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Good to know

This is a permanent full-time position supporting the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Occasional travel may be required to support logistics operations, suppliers, warehouses, customers, and regional business activities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient movement of goods while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction across the region.