Logistics Coordinator

Fonterra; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage dispatch and shipment operations. Responsibilities include preparing required documentation, ensuring timely invoicing, and coordinating with various internal teams. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in logistics or related fields and must be proficient in both Arabic and English. This position supports the company's Saudization efforts.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years' experience in Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance or related fields.
• Certification in MS Office is preferred.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and arrange transportation for dispatches.
• Ensure timely invoicing for orders.
• Maintain and track transporter invoices.
• Update shipment schedules in Customer Connect.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for dispatch activities.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills in English

Arabic proficiency

Logistics experience

Education

Diploma or University Degree

Job description

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator who will be responsible for day‑to‑day dispatch and shipment management for SNZMP/NFIC‑sourced customer orders at our KSA operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all required documentation and arrange transportation for daily dispatches
• Ensure on‑time system invoicing for domestic (post‑loading) and export orders (post‑BL/Bayan)
• Prepare dispatch documents including Health Certificates, Certificates of Origin and Veterinary Certificates
• Maintain and track transporter invoices and coordinate with Finance and Procurement for booking payments in JDE
• Achieve/complete all required entries of customer orders in Customer Connect
• Reconcile Customer Connect and JDE orders (quantities, PO numbers, destinations)
• Update shipment schedules in Customer Connect
• Obtain dispatch/shipment documents from relevant ministries
• Maintain Logistics KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Customer Service, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Production—for daily dispatch/shipment activities
• Maintain and record monthly dispatch/shipment reports
• Share weekly and monthly shipment schedules with transporters
• Coordinate with Planning for shipment schedule updates in Customer Connect
• Adapt and transact market‑specific requirements on time (especially for Iraq and emerging markets)
• Maintain day‑to‑day system transaction records in e‑files
• Obtain Bayan/BL from clearing agents/forwarders to ensure timely invoicing

Qualifications

• A Diploma or University Degree
• Certification in MS Office (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Arabic (Read & Write) and good English communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• More than 3 years' experience in Logistics, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance or related fields (Preferably FMCG)
• This position is a part of our Saudization efforts.