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Project Coordinator

deugro

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A global logistics company based in Dubai is seeking a Project Coordinator to handle general cargo and project shipments, serving as a primary point of contact for clients. The successful candidate will have training in freight forwarding and ideally have work experience within the industry. Responsibilities include managing shipments, coordinating subcontractors, and supporting the sales team with proposals. The company values diversity and offers hybrid work arrangements and long-term career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements
Flexible scheduling options
Opportunities for long-term career growth

Qualifications

  • Successfully completed training in the field of freight forwarding.
  • Work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
  • Familiarization with current software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Handling and managing general cargo and project shipments.
  • Serving as a point of contact for clients and partners.
  • Coordinating and negotiating with subcontractors.

Skills

Freight forwarding
Logistics operations
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Microsoft Word and Excel
Customer-focused

Education

Training in the field of freight forwarding
Job description

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is 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, incl. 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 kind of cargo, incl. 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, incl. break bulk, is an advantage
  • Familiarization with current software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Good organizational skills, customer-focused with attention to detail
  • Excellent communications 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

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