Project Coordinator

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company seeks a Project Coordinator in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Responsibilities include managing cargo shipments, serving as a key contact for clients and partners, and supporting sales with proposals. Ideal candidates will have training in freight forwarding, strong organizational skills, and experience in logistics operations. This role offers opportunities for career growth and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record of logistics operations management.
• Experience in ocean freight and break bulk is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage general cargo and project shipments operations.
• Serve as point of contact for clients and partners.
• Negotiate with subcontractors for competitive rates.
• Support sales team in preparing offers and proposals.

Skills

Logistics operations coordination

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Training in freight forwarding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

deugrowas founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Project Coordinator in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling and managing general cargo and project shipments, including full operational (technical) and cost control/profitability (commercial) aspects
• Serving as a point of contact for clients, partners and other offices for any project operations-related issues
• Shipping all kinds of cargo, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo across the globe
• Coordinating and negotiating with subcontractors, sourcing competitive rates from potential subcontractors
• Calculating and monitoring project profits
• Supporting sales team in writing up offers and proposals to clients
• Administration and support in daily business activities in a global business environment
• Supporting management (local and regional) in reporting, etc.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Successfully completed training in the field of freight forwarding
• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry
• Proven track record of successfully executed logistics operations, coordination and management
• Know‑how in freight forwarding; experience in ocean freight, including break bulk, is an advantage
• Familiarity with current software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills, customer-focused with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (cross‑functional and cross‑cultural)
• Able to communicate in English, both written and verbal

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family‑owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out‑of‑gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long‑term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

deugro Emirates Shipping LLC
Marisol de Leon
Offices 401, 402 and 404 Building A4, Dubai South Business Park, Dubai, PO Box No. 91841 ARE
www.deugro.com