SPECIALIST, FREIGHT

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks a logistics professional to manage shipping requests, compliance documentation, and shipment planning for import/export activities. The role supports IBD processing, rate reviews with forwarders, and timely delivery across international operations.

You will coordinate with shippers, ensure regulatory paperwork is accurate, and monitor lead times while maintaining quality and safety standards across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Transportation/Logistics or related field.
• Strong accuracy in reviewing shipping requests and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate shipping requests (IBD) from the purchase officer.
• Verify cargo descriptions meet legal duty exemption criteria.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Compliance awareness

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor Degree in Transportation/Logistics

Job description

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Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

Our Main Divisions:

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

To carry out customs clearance activities for import and export shipments by preparing documentation, coordinating with forwarders and authorities, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role supports shipment planning, monitoring, and problem resolution to enable timely delivery.

Key Accountability Areas

Review and Validation of Shipping Requests

• Receive shipping requests (IBD) from the purchase officer and review for accuracy.
• Identify and coordinate with the purchase officer to resolve discrepancies in purchase orders.

Compliance with Legal Duty Exemptions

• Verify that cargo descriptions meet alfanar’s legal duty exemption criteria and match the specified materials.
• Initiate exemption requests for items not included in the exemption list.

IBD Processing and System Updates

• Process IBD in the system and ensure updates are completed accurately and on time.

Shipment Planning and Coordination

• Collect shipment details such as packing, quantity, weight, and volume, and confirm readiness with the shipper.
• Determine shipment type (FCL, LCL, consolidation) and obtain rates or review rate contracts with forwarders.
• Compare rates and select the most cost-effective and efficient option after obtaining supervisor confirmation.
• Release the Freight Order (routing request) to the selected forwarder.

Shipment Execution and Monitoring

• Coordinate with shippers and forwarders to arrange timely pickup and shipment movement.
• Monitor lead times to ensure adherence from origin to destination.

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain communication with forwarders and shippers, reporting any deviations and corrective measures.
• Ensure all shipping documents are issued in compliance with local regulations and Freight Order requirements.
• Confirm that shipping documents are available before the shipment arrives at the port.

Insurance Claims Processing

• Assist in initiating and processing insurance claims.
• Provide the insurance specialist with necessary claim documentation in a timely manner.

Role Accountability

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as many as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Transportation/Logistics or Any relevant field