Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: Up to AED 6,000
Job Code:287/001/227
Industry:Manufacturing
Job Brief:
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Logistics Officer to efficiently manage inbound and outbound shipments while ensuring timely coordination with shipping lines and freight agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of import/export documentation and hands-on SAP experience, with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with shipping lines and freight agents to arrange trailers and containers for inbound deliveries.
- Handle the full cycle of inbound and outbound logistics activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of customs documentation for Abu Dhabi and Dubai operations.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of inbound shipments.
- Manage import and export clearance documentation, particularly for sea freight.
- Prepare monthly logistics reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Negotiate shipping rates and terms to ensure cost-effective logistics solutions.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum3 years of relevant experience in logistics, preferably within themanufacturing sector.
- At least3 years of hands-on experience using SAP, preferably inlogistics or supply chain modules.
- Proven experience coordinating withshipping lines, freight forwarders, and agentsfor arranging trailers and containers forinbound, outbound, export, and local deliveries.
- Strong understanding ofinbound and outbound shipment operations, including planning, execution, and follow-up.
- Sound knowledge ofimport and export clearance documentation, particularly forsea freight and land operations.
- Familiarity withcustoms procedures and documentationinAbu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Capable of maintainingaccurate and up-to-date shipment recordsand logistics documentation.
- Proficient inMicrosoft Office, especiallyExcel and PowerPoint, with experience preparingmonthly operational and performance reports.
- Strongcommunication, coordination, and negotiation skillsin English;Arabic language skills are an added advantage.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able tomanage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced logistics environment.
