Supply Chain | Sea Freight Specialist

Petrame; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Sea Freight Specialist/Coordinator/Manager Assistant in Dubai. The candidate needs to have over 2 years of experience in freight logistics and a clear understanding of the import/export process. Responsibilities include coordination with suppliers and shipping companies, as well as preparing necessary documents for shipments. The ideal applicant should be fluent in English, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, ensuring effective communication and organization in the logistics process.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in LCL/FCL freight coordination.
• Able to start handling tasks with little-to-no handover.
• Must be physically fit and organized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sea freight import and export logistics.
• Communicate with suppliers and freight forwarders.
• Prepare COO and GRN documents.

Skills

Freight shipments clearance knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Fluent in English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job title: Sea Freight Specialist/Coordinator/Manager Assistant
• Job Ref: W-CIF-211102
• Opening: 1
• Career Level: Middle-Senior
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 35 years
• Related or closed industries: Trading or contracting of mechatronics (instrumentation & process control, automation), industrial, electronics, ELV/LV, electro-mechanical, tools and hardware, or IT equipment, office supplies & stationery, office automation.
• Apply with confidence if you match the minimum qualifications; the right candidate will receive an immediate reply

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Handle directly:
  • Sea freight import coordination/supervision
  • Manufacturer/Supplier communications
  • Shipping forwarder communications
  • Shipment clearance & Transportation coordination/supervision
  • Local logistics coordination/supervision
• Support/collaborate closely:
  • Export
  • Purchase

Scope of work

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the freight forwarders and related logistics providers on the import and export rates, booking, payments,documents, clearance, and other logistics
• Coordination with the suppliers and freight forwarders on the delivery schedule, shipping, transportation, warehousing
• Coordination of shipments customs clearance
• Work together with operations on receiving and warehousing
• Prepare COO, GRN documents
• Support & assist:
  • Price/rate negotiation
  • International purchasing

Qualification

• Experience certificate/s related is a must
• Excellent experience in LCL/FCL: more than 2 years
• Able to start handling related tasks from the start with little-to-no-handover.
• Good knowledge of freight shipments clearance & domestic logistics and able to handle
• Able to support and handle the international purchasings
• Max age: 35 years
• Able to understand our products
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a very clear accent
• Excellent online search skills
• Excellent effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel

Qualification plus points

• Experience within any this job “Products/Industries” is a plus+
• Experience within any this job overall “scope of work” is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+
• Excellent knowledge of DG handling is a plus+
• Purchase or procurement experience is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters
• Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on:
  • Ability to understand our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

How to Apply

• Complete the Online Application Form: For a preferred method of submission, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button below to fill out and submit the official online application form.