Logistics Specialist

Maseera; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Maseera is seeking a skilled Inventory and Logistics Coordinator in Doha, Qatar to support freight movements and procurement duties. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost control, and timely delivery, working with freight forwarders and internal stakeholders.

With a minimum of five years in freight forwarding and inventory management, you will ensure compliance with GCC import/export laws and optimize stock levels while coordinating with cargo divisions and outstations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with freight forwarders (air, land, sea).
• 5 years inventory management experience in a logistics setting.
• Understanding of Total Landing Cost and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle professional procurement and logistics related to freight movements.
• Develop inventory management strategy to control costs and maximize working capital.
• Manage perpetual inventory stock counts and accuracy checks.
• Coordinate with Cargo division and Outstations for freight movement.
• Ensure compliance with local import/export laws of GCC and destination ports.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

Procurement processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary Supports effectively the logistics section of the Procurement department in relation to freight movement of incoming, outgoing consignments on order and also the inventory control related activities. Supports the development of Supply chain management in conjunction with freight forwarders that will ensure that QR Group receives the goods and services within acceptable standards and stipulated time. Implements inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stock holding and maximizes stock system and accuracy. Ensures timely follow-up for space availability with QR Cargo, shipping lines and manage end to end delivery of the consignment in the most timely and economic manner.

Operational

• Performs professional procurement and logistics work relating to the freight movements.
• Develops the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalising inventory and maximizing available working capital
• Manages and controls perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Minimises overstocks and removal of obsolete or redundant raw materials
• Ensures incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Provides routine management information on inventory performance
• Performs cyclic stock checks
• Produces reports as required to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
• Liaises with internal and external parties including Cargo division and the Outstations to arrange freight movement as per priority
• Ensures that organizational requirement of goods and services are met through an open and fair process of tender
• Incumbent shall be familiar with the local import and export laws of GCC and the port of destination/origin
• Ensures the departmental records, necessary for complying with audit requirements are in order
• Supports the selection committees in deliberations to assure proper procedures are followed consistently within established law and policy
• Negotiates with suppliers on the specifications so as to get the best possible solution.

Qualifications

• Essential
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Previous Experience Essential
• Min. 5 years of experience working for a freight forwarder company (Air, Land, Sea).
• Min. 5 years of inventory management experience (As an Inventory Manager or Warehouse Manager).
• Understanding of Total Landing Cost.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel user.

Note: you will be required to attach the following: Resume / CV Copy of Passport Copy of Highest Educational Certificate