Senior Logistics & Trade Compliance Lead

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Logistics Executive with 8–12 years in import/export, cross-trade and local logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations, manage shipping docs, freight coordination, and customs compliance.

You will process permits, inspections, LC documentation, and timely delivery, coordinating with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, and authorities in a fast-paced trading environment. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in import, export, cross-trade, and local logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms and LC requirements.
• Experience handling export, import, and cross-trade shipments from order processing to final delivery.
• Ability to negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and transport companies.
• Experience preparing and reviewing shipping documentation in accordance with LC terms and international trade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics operations for import/export and cross-trade.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate with customs authorities, permits, and inspection arrangements.
• Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines and forwarders; optimize costs.
• Verify freight invoices and ensure timely payment processing.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Import/Export

Cross-trade

Shipping docs

Incoterms

LC docs

Freight negotiation

Customs clearance

Inspections coordination

ERP systems

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Logistics Executive with 8–12 years in import/export, cross-trade and local logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations, manage shipping docs, freight coordination, and customs compliance.

You will process permits, inspections, LC documentation, and timely delivery, coordinating with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders, and authorities in a fast-paced trading environment. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required.