Project Coordinator

Deugro (Scandinavia) Oy; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

deugro Project Logistics Services DWC-LLC in Dubai invites applications for a Project Coordinator to support global project shipments and liaise with clients and offices.

The role covers operational management, cost control, supplier coordination, and reporting in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

Ideal candidates have freight forwarding training, hands-on logistics experience, and strong English communication; hybrid work options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Freight forwarding training completed.
• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in logistics operations and coordination.
• Experience in ocean freight (break bulk an advantage).
• Familiar with Word and Excel.
• Good organizational and cross-cultural communication skills.
• English language proficiency, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage general cargo and project shipments with operational and cost control aspects.
• Serve as contact for clients, partners and offices on project operations.
• Ship all cargo types, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift globally.
• Coordinate and negotiate with subcontractors to source rates.
• Calculate and monitor project profits.
• Support sales with offers and proposals and assist in daily administration.
• Support management with reporting in a global environment.

Skills

Freight forwarding training

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean freight knowledge

MS Word / MS Excel

English communication

Education

Freight forwarding training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Coordinator
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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

• 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 Project Logistics Services DWC-LLC
Arpitha Bairapatna Giriyappa
Office 401, Building A4, Dubai South Business Park, Dubai, PO Box No. 91841 ARE

www.deugro.com