Project Coordinator

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Dubai is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage general cargo and project shipments. The ideal candidate will have training in freight forwarding and relevant work experience in the logistics industry. You will serve as a point of contact for clients, support the sales team, and coordinate with subcontractors. The company values diversity and offers flexible scheduling options. This role promises growth opportunities within a family-owned business that has a global reach.

Benefits

Opportunities for long-term career growth

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Successfully completed training in freight forwarding.
• Work experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Proven track record in logistics coordination and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage general cargo and project shipments.
• Serve as a contact for clients and partners.
• Calculate and monitor project profits.
• Support sales team with offers and proposals.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for competitive rates.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Logistics operations management

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Education

Training in freight forwarding

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Company

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