Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Knowledge about sea freights/ Air Freight, shipping lines and Air cargo operations.
• knowledge about Bill of Lading and other shipping documents like commercial invoice, packing list.
• Should be aware of the procedure for making a Certificate of Origin from the Ministry of Chamber of Commerce website (Dubai Chamber Certificate)
• Complete knowledge of Master BL and House Bl’s and the flow of documents for this cycle.
• Knowledge about certifications for import in African sector, like ECTN, CNCA and CBCA certificates.
• Competitive knowledge about Letters of Credits/ Documentary credits (UCP DC 600) – Expiry date, transhipment, Partial shipment, latest shipping and the other clauses in it.
• Detailed coordination with the vendors and buyers for the flow of documents, taking consent on the shipping documents from the buyers before final processing.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, Shipping bills, shipping instructions, and should have understanding of Indian customs and their practices.
• Should be aware of container tracking from their tracking engines from various carrier lines like Maersk, Cosco, CMA CGM, MSC, PIL, etc.
• Internal coordination with accounts teams for the follow-up with the Debtor/Creditor balances and follow-up with the respective parties.
• Must be able to create a purchase order and input into Excellon.
• Handling the Switch BL with the Shipping lines.
• Freight rate finalisation after discussing with multiple parties
• Coordination with the Accounts team for timely payments
• Coordination with Destination teams for the new orders
• Making the Certificate of Origin in Ministry of Chamber of Commerce
• Submitting the shipping documents to the Banks ( LCs)
• Verifying LCs and ensuring that documents can meet all clauses.
• Preparation the shipping documents such as final invoice, packing list and draft BL.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate with degree.
• Must have experience in working with multiple nationalities
• Must have prior experience in working with trading company/export company
• Minimum 10 Years of experience in logistics & freight forwarding, specifically in UAE.
• Well-versed with MS-Office & Office Tools
• Must have prior work experience in the UAE
• Candidate should be able to join within 1 month.
• Experience in LC & Switch BL is necessary

Employment Type

• Full-time

·      Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in managing diverse aspects of logistics, procurement, and factory operations along with a proven track record in the strategic procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with quality standards

·      Profound working expertise in negotiating with suppliers and managing the procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards. Proficiency in overseeing the transmission of products for quality checks, maintaining high quality and compliance with industry standards

·      Adept at overseeing the transmission of goods for quality checks and playing a key role in the sourcing process. Skilled in hiring and managing casual labor, optimizing workforce efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales and service excellence, focusing on improving operational workflows and enhancing customer satisfaction.

·      Deft in overseeing factory operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety regulations. Good at defining and implementing forward-thinking procurement strategies, leveraging in-depth research and diverse resources

·      Familiar with using Microsoft Office Suite tools, Tally, and SAP (ICA); Conversant in developing and executing cost-saving strategies across procurement and logistics

·      Influential in pioneering the development of standardized practices for materials management and end-to-end supply chain planning. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all facets of logistics and factory management