Logistics and Trade & Compliance Specialist

Koch; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics and Trade & Compliance Specialist to enhance operations in the Middle East. This pivotal role involves managing export bookings, overseeing customs processes, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their logistics expertise to deliver exceptional service to customers in the oil and gas sector. Join a company that values entrepreneurial spirit and offers a collaborative atmosphere for professional growth and value creation. If you're ready to make a significant impact and embrace new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management.
• Demonstrated expertise in international and local trade laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage export bookings and oversee domestic shipments efficiently.
• Act as the primary contact for customs-related inquiries and compliance.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or equivalent

Tools

Logistics and Compliance Software

SABER.SA portal

Fasah.sa platform

Job description

Your Job

Koch Engineered Solutions is looking for a Logistics and Trade & Compliance Specialist to join the team. This role, based in our Dammam office, would support the growth and operation of our ET&S business in the ME region. You will leverage your expertise in the Logistics and Trade & Compliance to deliver exceptional value to our customers in Oil and gas and beyond. You will embody our PBM (Principle-Based Management) philosophy by focusing on value creation, continuous improvement, and principled entrepreneurship.

Our Team

You will be part of the Global Logistics team for Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), a global organization that provides Logistics support to the KES business. This role would allow you to interact with people from all around the world with the vision of creating value to our internal group customers.

What You Will Do

1. Manage and process export bookings for ocean, air, and road freight, including the creation and review of export documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, while coordinating with freight forwarders and stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries.
2. Oversee domestic shipments by preparing delivery notes, dispatching shipments in collaboration with the warehouse team, and maintaining regular communication with project managers and internal teams to close tasks efficiently.
3. Oversee the processing of SABER certificates via the SABER.SA portal and utilize the Fasah.sa platform for customs services, including validating Saudi Bayan declarations and authorizing clearing agents for efficient customs clearance.
4. Coordinate with the finance team on Bayan payments and support customs duty exemptions through the SENAEE platform, while managing customs audits, import/export metrics, and customs classifications (HS codes).
5. Act as the primary point of contact for all customs-related inquiries and issues, ensuring compliance and efficient handling of all customs operations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

1. Proven experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management, complemented by exceptional organizational and communication skills, both independently and within a team environment.
2. Analytical mindset with high attention to detail, capable of solving complex logistics and compliance issues while ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to regulations.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, demonstrating flexibility, cooperation, and ownership over job responsibilities.
4. Interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, alongside a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential compliance issues and adapting to regulatory changes.
5. Demonstrated expertise in international and local trade laws, regulations, and standards, with proficiency in logistics and compliance software tools.

What Will Put You Ahead

1. Exposure to working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.
2. Background in Logistics or equivalent.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we’re focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.

The Equipment, Technology and Services group of KES serves customers with innovative, engineered-to-order solutions, supplying equipment for applications in various markets with a focus on the refining and petrochemical Industry. John Zink specializes in Combustion technologies that include Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Boiler Burners and Vapor Recovery Systems.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.