OFR Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an OFR Operations Specialist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. You will implement ocean freight plans, coordinate operations, and support pricing and capacity decisions to serve a global client base.

Key tasks include managing transport orders, bookings, and import/export documentation while driving continuous improvement in service quality and efficiency. A strong background in sea freight and client engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in ocean freight operations or logistics.
• Experience creating and confirming transport orders and bookings.
• Strong knowledge of import/export documentation and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement OFR Ops/CS plans to provide ocean freight services.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations within the Ocean Freight Gateway.
• Assist in rate & capacity procurement and tender development.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents and bookings.
• Analyze performance, draft monthly management reports, and support pricing.
• Collaborate with clients to expand business and ensure service quality.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

OFR operations

Freight documentation

Pricing knowledge

Customer relationship

Coordination & planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Booking systems

ERP systems

Export/Import docs tools

Job description

OFR Operations Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

OFR Operations Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Who moves mountains even across oceans? You do.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for an OFR Operations Specialist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Build and develop trade lane consolidations for South African export traffic. Engage with the Global DGF network to promote and develop the Gateway for neighboring countries and local coastal branches. Coordinate day to day operations within the Airfreight Gateway. Assist & support ACC Manager in rate & capacity procurement as required.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Ocean Freight Specialist position

• Implement OFR Ops/CS plans and processes to provide ocean freight services for internal and external customers
• Analyze and collate to provide requirements of freight control center, and to support and provide operations team with the required details, information and instructions for operational performance
• Coordinate freight administration in providing allocation and reservations of freight on planned line haul
• Contribute to develop and execute plans for ocean freight products in areas such as perishables, pharmaceutical, aviation, etc.
• Identify opportunities to expand business with new clients and continuously improve in-house customer services
• Build close business relationship with existing clients, conduct customer visits and maintain a desired level of customer retention
• Stay updated on account performances, draft and provide monthly reports to management
• Implement pricing strategy and respond to pricing enquiries in an efficient and competitive manner
• Deliver day-to-day shipment documentation for freight forwarding, assist in development of shipping tenders and ensure on-time submission on relevant documents
• Seek opportunities to enhance ocean freight productivity, and efficient resource allocation and utilization
• Analyze and provide input for processes and design systems to enhance service quality
• Resolve and analyze issues in day-to-day delivery and implement practices for OFR Ops/CS focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency
• Provide support on issues and problems from less experienced/ new team members, provide direction and guidance as needed

In area of OFR product:

• Create and/or confirm transport orders, perform and optimize bookings
• Prepare, control, and distribute all required Import/Export documents
• Identify performance issues of suppliers, and propose solutions to improve performance
• Update Customs shipment information and physical status, resolve customer issues and incidents

Now, here is what we need from you!

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Experience Level

more than 6 years

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than :30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision:

The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission:

Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose:

Connecting People, improving lives.

Our Values:

Respect & Results

Our Goals:

Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.