Shipping Officer

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai seeks a logistics manager with expertise in handling imports and exports. The ideal candidate will have experience with customs regulations and an eye for detail, alongside strong Excel and office skills. Join a valued partner in well-being products across the region.

Qualifications

• 5 years of directly managing imports and exports.
• Well-versed with local regulations for imports into UAE.
• Good understanding of customs clearance and freight management.

Responsibilities

• Manage imports from EU to UAE and exports to MENA.
• Liaise with forwarders and evaluate freight costs.
• Execute customs clearance for imports and understand Dubai free zone regulations.

Skills

Excel skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Attention to detail

Understanding of processes

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing, and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you'll be doing:

• 5 years of directly managing imports from EU to UAE, exports to MENA from UAE
• Well-versed with local regulations for imports into UAE
• Executed customs clearance for imports, aware of Dubai free zone regulations
• Able to liaise with forwarders and evaluate freight costs, manage international freight across all modes of transport
• Eye for detail, good understanding of processes
• Good Excel skills, knowledge of MS Office