C&F Specialist (Logistics)

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure the smooth execution of C&F operations by coordinating logistics activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the C&F team in achieving efficiency and accuracy in daily tasks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinating with supplier’s sales and logistic team, checking orders, making shipping bookings and validating documents
• Negotiating to get the best freight quotes and nominating the most convenient and economical freight forwarder for the shipments, while maintaining the efficiency and SOP of the related operations
• Share the rates with division and get the approval on rates
• Responsibility towards getting the shipments cleared at customs, Dubai municipality, ministry of health/environment/economic OR any legal authority. Follow up with shipper and forwarder for cargo collection, vessel sailing
• Preparing the FIRS and following up with the inspections and getting sale approvals for food products, cosmetics/Non-food products and making MOH payments and processing import permits for pharmaceutical products
• Preparing costing in oracle and entering all expenses. E-dirham and cash payments and vendor bill reconciliation
• Arranging the transportation from JAFZA / Cargo Village to DIP Coordinating with the warehouse to book slots for delivery and offload
• Appropriate reporting, managing shipment tracker reports and performance measurement of forwarders.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATION and SKILLS

• Graduate in related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in UAE
• Knowledge of all Import/Export regulations and documentation
• Export experience in freight forwarding with supervisory experience will be an advantage
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.