Logistics & Warehouse Lead (UAE cosmetics, GCC)

SAGMA CORP PERFUMES & COSMETICS TRADING LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct reporting line to GM

Quarterly performance bonus

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Annual leave per UAE Labour Law

Flight ticket every 2 years

Job summary

SAGMA CORP PERFUMES & COSMETICS TRADING LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Import Logistics Specialist to manage shipments with European suppliers, oversee customs clearance, and drive cost efficiencies. You will coordinate freight and ensure regulatory compliance while supervising warehouse operations to maintain stock accuracy.

The role requires hands-on UAE logistics experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a valid UAE driving licence. A dynamic team in a luxury cosmetics context awaits.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years in import logistics and distribution in the UAE.
• Hands-on experience with customs clearance in Dubai and Jebel Ali, including filing declarations yourself on the Dubai Trade portal.
• Good working knowledge of an ERP system and solid Excel skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken; Valid UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments with suppliers in France, Italy and the Netherlands.
• Manage freight forwarders: request quotations, place bookings, track shipments and decide between air and sea based on urgency and cost.
• Check shipping documents before departure and ensure compliance (invoices, packing list, origin certificates, safety data sheets).
• Verify freight invoices and handle customs clearance and compliance.
• File import declarations and follow up Bills of Entry and duty payments.
• Ensure cosmetics compliance with Dubai Municipality, MOIAT and ESMA requirements.
• Handle dangerous goods correctly (Class 3 fragrances); manage declarations, packaging and limited quantity rules.
• Warehouse management: oversee receiving, quality checks, put-away, and stock accuracy; manage batch numbers and FIFO.
• Plan routes for deliveries, coordinate GCC exports, and track delivery notes.
• Provide monthly logistics cost reports and collaborate with sales on product availability and cost-saving actions.

Skills

Import logistics

UAE customs clearance

ERP system

Excel skills

Fluent English

UAE driving licence

Tools

Odoo

Dubai Trade portal

Job description

SAGMA CORP PERFUMES & COSMETICS TRADING LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Import Logistics Specialist to manage shipments with European suppliers, oversee customs clearance, and drive cost efficiencies. You will coordinate freight and ensure regulatory compliance while supervising warehouse operations to maintain stock accuracy.

The role requires hands-on UAE logistics experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a valid UAE driving licence. A dynamic team in a luxury cosmetics context awaits.