Global Ocean Freight Operations Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities in a global company

Possible further career development

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an OFR Operations Specialist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing ocean freight plans, coordinating operations, and supporting rate and capacity procurement across a global network.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and more than six years in freight operations. You will engage with internal and external customers, develop trade lane consolidations, and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• More than 6 years of experience in ocean freight operations or related logistics.
• Experience with OFR/CS processes and freight control center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement OFR Ops/CS plans and processes for ocean freight services.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations within the Airfreight Gateway and line haul allocations.
• Prepare and distribute Import/Export documents and shipping tenders.
• Analyze performance, draft monthly reports, and support pricing inquiries.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and ensure service quality.

Skills

OFR Ops planning

CS coordination

Pricing & tenders

Documentation handling

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Export/Import docs

Freight bookings

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an OFR Operations Specialist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on implementing ocean freight plans, coordinating operations, and supporting rate and capacity procurement across a global network.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and more than six years in freight operations. You will engage with internal and external customers, develop trade lane consolidations, and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.