RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating carriers, freight forwarders, warehouse and internal stakeholders to support production priorities
• Prepare, validate and control shipping and customs documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, permits), ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Track shipments end‑to‑end, proactively identify delays and execute mitigation actions (re‑routing, expedites, alternative carriers)
• Coordinate deliveries to align with warehouse receiving capacity, material staging and production sequencing, minimizing disruption and cost impact
• Support logistics execution for finished goods distribution and internal transfers, ensuring on‑time and compliant delivery
• Ensure correct packaging, labeling and handling for sensitive, serialized or controlled items, in line with internal standards and carrier requirements
• Monitor logistics KPIs (OTD/OTIF, transit time, cost, incidents) and support continuous improvement based on root‑cause analysis
• Support inventory and logistics alignment with Warehouse, Planning and Supply Chain teams, ensuring accurate ERP/WMS transactions and documentation

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in logistics roles within manufacturing or industrial operations with international shipment exposure
• Experience coordinating freight forwarders, carriers and customs processes in regulated or defense environments
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and export/import compliance fundamentals; controlled items or DG awareness is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities under time pressure, coordinating across warehouse and production interfaces
• ERP/WMS exposure is a plus, with disciplined approach to data accuracy and shipment documentation
• Experience in UAE logistics operations and defense sector requirements is preferred