MEA Transport & Logistics Specialist

Essity Aktiebolag; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Dubai is seeking a Transport Coordinator to oversee inbound and outbound logistics for the MEA region, coordinating Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses, managing freight forwarders, tracking shipments and providing timely updates to stakeholders.

The role requires 2–4 years' experience in transport or logistics, knowledge of incoterms and freight modes, basic Excel and Power BI skills, and fluency in English. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in transport or logistics coordination.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing shipper or freight forwarder preferred.
• Understand basic logistics language (incoterms, freight modes).
• Experience in transport planning, managing forwarders, rates and escalations.
• Basic Excel skills and Power BI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan inbound and outbound transport for the Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses.
• Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and carriers: bookings, shipment status and daily follow-up.
• Act as the first escalation point for transport issues, and resolve delays and service failures with forwarders.
• Share regular updates on freight rates and shipment status with stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily with the warehouses on pick-ups, loading and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and the warehouse team on orders and replenishment.
• Keep transport master data accurate and resolve day-to-day system issues.
• Manage non-conformities (process, system, carrier, master data) and follow up on corrective actions.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

TMS

WMS

Transport planning

Carrier management

Tools

TMS

WMS

Power BI

Job description

Essity in Dubai is seeking a Transport Coordinator to oversee inbound and outbound logistics for the MEA region, coordinating Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses, managing freight forwarders, tracking shipments and providing timely updates to stakeholders.

The role requires 2–4 years' experience in transport or logistics, knowledge of incoterms and freight modes, basic Excel and Power BI skills, and fluency in English. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract based in Dubai.