Project Coordinator

deugro group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

deugro seeks a Project Coordinator in Dubai to manage project shipments, liaise with clients and partners, and coordinate with subcontractors. The role involves cost control, profitability monitoring, and supporting sales with proposals.

The position requires freight forwarding training, industry experience, and strong English communication for a global business environment with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed training in freight forwarding.
• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handling and managing general cargo and project shipments, incl. full operational and cost control aspects.
• Serving as a point of contact for clients, partners and offices for project operations.
• Shipping all kinds of cargo, including out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo globally.
• Coordinating and negotiating with subcontractors for rates.
• Calculating and monitoring project profits.
• Supporting sales in writing offers and proposals.
• Administrative support in daily business in a global environment.
• Supporting management in reporting at local and regional levels.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

English communication

Client liaison

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Freight forwarding training

Tools

MS Word

MS 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

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