Transport Coordinator

Essity Aktiebolag; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Dubai is seeking a Transport Coordinator to oversee inbound and outbound logistics for the MEA region, coordinating Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses, managing freight forwarders, tracking shipments and providing timely updates to stakeholders.

The role requires 2–4 years' experience in transport or logistics, knowledge of incoterms and freight modes, basic Excel and Power BI skills, and fluency in English. The position is a 1-year fixed-term contract based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in transport or logistics coordination.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing shipper or freight forwarder preferred.
• Understand basic logistics language (incoterms, freight modes).
• Experience in transport planning, managing forwarders, rates and escalations.
• Basic Excel skills and Power BI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan inbound and outbound transport for the Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses.
• Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and carriers: bookings, shipment status and daily follow-up.
• Act as the first escalation point for transport issues, and resolve delays and service failures with forwarders.
• Share regular updates on freight rates and shipment status with stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily with the warehouses on pick-ups, loading and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and the warehouse team on orders and replenishment.
• Keep transport master data accurate and resolve day-to-day system issues.
• Manage non-conformities (process, system, carrier, master data) and follow up on corrective actions.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

TMS

WMS

Transport planning

Carrier management

Tools

TMS

WMS

Power BI

Job description

Job description

Transport CoordinatorEssity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces and sells Health & Medical, Consumer Tissue, Personal Care and Professional Hygiene products and solutions which has a strong global presence. We are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Supply Chain Enablement Business Unit in Dubai on a 1-year fixed term contract, and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the MEA region. We’re seeking individuals who embody our core values, embrace challenges, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If this describes you, we’d love to connect.

About the Role

The Transport Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating inbound and outbound transportation activities for our warehouses in Rotterdam and Dubai. Acting as the primary point of contact for freight forwarders, the role will manage day-to-day communications and escalations, while ensuring stakeholders receive regular updates on freight rates and shipment statuses.

What You Will Do

Day to day operations

• Plan inbound and outbound transport for the Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses.
• Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and carriers: bookings, shipment status and daily follow-up.
• Act as the first escalation point for transport issues, and resolve delays and service failures with forwarders.
• Share regular updates on freight rates and shipment status with stakeholders.
• Coordinate daily with the warehouses on pick-ups, loading and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and the warehouse team on orders and replenishment.
• Keep transport master data accurate and resolve day-to-day system issues.
• Manage non-conformities (process, system, carrier, master data) and follow up on corrective actions.

Continuous improvement

• Track transport KPIs: on-time delivery, cost per shipment and rate accuracy.
• Propose improvements to transport planning, lead times and cost.
• Support the onboarding of new transport flows and lanes.

Who You Are

• Must have 2-4 years experience in transport or logistics coordination.
• Experience in FMCG/ manufacturing shipper/ freight forwarder is preferred.
• Must understand basic logistics language (incoterms, freight modes).
• Must have experience in transport planning, managing forwarders, rates and escalations.
• Must have basic excel skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have TMS and WMS experience.
• Must have basic Power BI knowledge.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

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