Senior Logistics Executive - Arabic Speaker

Raban Al Safina Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raban Al Safina Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Senior Logistics Executive who is fluent in Arabic to lead international freight operations. You will manage freight cost calculations, evaluate carrier quotations, and plan routes that meet delivery timelines while controlling costs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to juggle multiple shipments, and effective negotiation with forwarders and carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international logistics and freight operations.
• Ability to prepare and review freight cost calculations including rates and charges (origin/destination charges, surcharges, customs costs, delivery charges).
• Understanding of sea, air, and road freight cost factors (chargeable weight, cargo volume, container utilization).
• Ability to compare quotations on a like-for-like basis, identify missing or unclear charges, and evaluate total costs and services.
• Experience negotiating rates with freight forwarders, carriers, and transport providers.
• Ability to assess shipment requirements and select transport modes based on cargo dimensions, weight, urgency, cost, and delivery constraints.
• Experience planning international routes and cross-border movements; knowledge of Iraq-bound routes and border procedures is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously and resolve delays and operational challenges.
• Arabic language preference.

Skills

Freight operations

Cost analysis

Rate negotiation

Shipment planning

Route planning

Cross-border logistics

Analytical thinking

Time management

Arabic speaker

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Logistics Executive - Arabic Speaker to join our team. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in international logistics, freight operations, cost analysis, rate negotiation, and shipment planning.

Key Requirements & Competencies:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in international logistics and freight operations.
• Ability to prepare and review freight cost calculations, including freight rates, origin and destination charges, surcharges, customs-related costs, and delivery charges.
• Good understanding of sea, air, and road freight cost factors, including chargeable weight, cargo volume, and container utilization.
• Ability to compare freight quotations on a like-for-like basis, identify missing or unclear charges, and evaluate overall costs and services offered.
• Confidence in negotiating rates and service terms with freight forwarders, carriers, and transport providers.
• Ability to assess shipment requirements and select suitable transport modes, equipment, and routes based on cargo dimensions, weight, urgency, cost, and delivery constraints.
• Experience in planning international routes and transit arrangements, including transshipment and cross-border movements. Knowledge of Iraq-bound routes and border procedures will be an advantage.
• Strong logical and analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously and effectively resolve delays and operational challenges.
• Arabic speakers are preferred.