Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Dubai is seeking a Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist to maintain relationships with logistics providers and coordinate shipments to support project sites, fabrication shops, and warehouses, focusing on service, price, and terms. The role reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and collaborates with local Supply Chain, Project Managers, Accounting, and Engineering.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, leadership of transportation/warehousing

Qualifications

• Onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and MVR search as applicable by law.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a logistics discipline with regulatory compliance in international oil & gas.
• College degree or industry equivalent certifications.
• Experience with international customs and export control laws is highly preferred.
• EPC industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and adheres to the company’s HSE requirements.
• Mentors within the department to develop skills.
• Sets medium- and long-term career and development goals.
• Takes on tasks and projects to maximize experience and growth.
• Provides guidance on import/export regulations across CB&I markets.
• Co-ordinates with business units to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supports internal/external audits and process improvements.
• Leads logistics activities including domestic and international transportation, warehousing, and delivery execution.
• Ensures compliance with import/export regulations, customs, sanctions, and trade laws.
• Develops and implements logistics strategies to support schedules and commitments.
• Manages export documentation such as invoices, packing lists, origin certificates, and shipping docs.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

INCO terms

Cost analysis

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

College degree orindustry equivalent certifications

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining commercial relationships with logistics service providers, and for initiating & coordinating shipments to support the project sites, fabrication shops, and warehouses with focus on best service, price, and terms. This position is a Professional role recognized as an industry expert in CB&I markets, products, clients, and customers. The role directly reports to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and routinely interacts with localized Supply Chain team, Project Managers, Accounting, Engineering, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s HSE requirements and culture
• Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s) within the department
• Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Enthusiastically seeks and accepts tasks and projects in rotations that allow for maximum experience and growth.
• Provides advice and guidance to senior leadership and company personnel on the application of government import and export regulations for the countries in which CB&I operates
• Coordinate with business units to ensure compliance with local, regional and global trade compliance requirements
• Support internal and external audit commitments including assessments, requests for information, process enhancements, and corrective actions
• Lead logistics activities including domestic and international transportation, freight coordination, warehousing, and material delivery execution
• Ensure compliance with all applicable import/export regulations, customs requirements, sanctions, and trade laws
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to support project schedules, operational requirements, and customer commitments
• Manage export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and shipping documentation
• Perform other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
• 3-5 years’ experience in a logistics discipline with practice of regulatory compliance with import/export regulations related to international oil & gas industry.
• College degree or industry equivalent certifications
• Experience working with international customs and export control laws highly preferred
• EPC Industry experience

Skills and Behaviors

• Adaptability and Agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• Strong Communication - Written and Oral
• Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy of deliverables
• Understand and appreciate the importance of timing and deadlines
• Comprehension of INCO terms, shipping terms, and contract terms & conditions language
• Proficiency in mathematics & analysis of cost-benefits, & value-based decision making
• Problem solver & team player
• Self-motivated & proactive on all tasks

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