Supply Planning Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Dubai is looking for a skilled individual to enhance their supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Letter of Credit and shipping documentation, along with experience in multicultural environments. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to think proactively and find solutions to problems.
• Experience with documentation required by letter of credit.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse cultures.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Excel literacy

Knowledge of Letter of Credit

Experience in international trading

Documentation handling

Cultural adaptability

Communication skills

Creativity and initiative

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to think proactively and find solutions to problems with ‘can do’ attitude.
• Attention to details with accuracy.
• Literacy in MS Excel and PowerPoint (at least intermediate level).
• Excellent knowledge of Letter of Credit. Be knowledgeable to teach and pass the knowledge to colleague and account customers.
• Experience and background of the international trading, business practices & logistics in Middle East and Africa.
• Practical knowledge and experience in handling documentation required by letter of credit as well as all other shipping documents.
• Ability to adopt different cultures of daily contacts.
• Communication skills are key in this role as this will be dealing with a lot of cultures, nationalities to ensure the work is done in a correct and timely manner.
• Creativity and initiative are a plus for more efficiency.

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 Years’ experience in Supply chain, logistics function in multinational company or freight forwarding company.
• Rich experience in handling Letter of Credit and shipping documents.
• Strong understanding of shipping instructions and container volumes.
• Dealing with customers in different countries with different culture in another.
• Experience in operation of ERP.