Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Plan and coordinate shipments across all four transport modes — Air, Sea (FCL/LCL), Road, and Rail
2. Manage freight forwarder, shipping line, and carrier relationships for all modes of transport
3. Negotiate freight rates, transit times, and service levels with logistics service providers
4. Monitor shipment movement from origin to destination and resolve delays proactively
5. Coordinate with airlines, GSAs, and air freight forwarders for AWB generation and documentation
6. Manage dangerous goods (DG) classification and compliance for air cargo (IATA DGR)
7. Handle FCL/LCL bookings with shipping lines and NVOCC operators
8. Manage Bill of Lading preparation, amendment, and surrender — Original, Telex Release, and Express Release
9. Coordinate import/export clearance at Jebel Ali Port (JAFZA) and other UAE ports
10. Track vessel schedules, ETD/ETA, and manage demurrage and detention
11. Manage domestic (UAE) and cross-border (GCC) road transport — FTL/LTL movements
12. Apply correct INCOTERMS 2020 across all purchase orders, sales contracts, and shipping instructions
13. Prepare and verify all shipping documentation — Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, BL, AWB, Customs Declaration
14. Submit import/export declarations via MIRSAL II / Dubai Trade portal
15. Coordinate with UAE customs brokers for smooth clearance and resolve holds
16. Manage and evaluate freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport vendors on performance
17. Maintain live shipment tracker for all inbound and outbound movements
18. Prepare weekly and monthly logistics MIS reports covering freight costs, transit times, and KPIs
19. Coordinate internally with procurement, warehouse, finance, and sales teams

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Minimum 6–9 years of UAE-based logistics experience — mandatory
2. Hands-on experience across all four modes: Air, Sea, Road, and Rail
3. Strong practical knowledge of INCOTERMS 2020 — real trade transaction application
4. Prior experience in a UAE or GCC Shipping Company — strongly preferred
5. Experience handling Jebel Ali Port / JAFZA / Dubai Customs clearances
6. Proficiency in Dubai Trade / MIRSAL II portal
7. Working knowledge of freight management systems, TMS, or ERP logistics modules
8. Strong command of MS Excel for shipment tracking and cost reporting
9. Non-Asian nationals preferred
10. Fluent in English — written and verbal; Arabic is an advantage
11. Professional certifications in CILT, FIATA, or IATA DGR are a strong advantage
12. Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or Business Administration
13. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously
14. Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance

Employment Type

• Full-time