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Role Overview
Logistics Executive – Import & Export at Al Shirawi Group. This role manages and coordinates end-to-end logistics activities for import and export shipments, ensuring timely movement of raw materials, components, machinery, and finished products while maintaining accurate documentation, customs compliance, cost control, and effective coordination with internal and external partners.
Role Purpose
To optimize the flow of goods across import, export, and cross-trade channels by coordinating all logistics activities from supplier readiness through final delivery, while ensuring customs compliance, cost control, and zero disruption to production and customer commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Shipment Coordination
- Coordinate import, export, and cross-trade shipments by sea, air, and road.
- Manage shipments from supplier readiness through freight booking, customs clearance, delivery, and final documentation.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, customs brokers, suppliers, and customers.
Freight & Cost Management
- Obtain and compare freight quotations and support selection of cost-effective shipping options.
- Review freight invoices and logistics-related charges and coordinate with Finance for timely processing.
- Support freight cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and logistics optimization.
Documentation & Compliance
- Handle shipping and customs documentation, including Bill of Entry (BOE), Certificate of Origin (COO), Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, HS Codes, and LC-related documents.
- Handle activities through Dubai Trade, Dubai Customs, Jebel Ali Port, and other relevant logistics portals.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, UAE customs requirements, and applicable international trade regulations.
Shipment Tracking & Status Updates
- Track shipments closely and provide regular updates on ETD, ETA, customs clearance, delivery status, and potential delays.
- Ensure adherence to shipping-line and port cut-off dates to avoid demurrage, detention, storage, and other unnecessary charges.
Internal Coordination
- Coordinate incoming raw materials and components with Procurement, Production Planning and Control (PPC), Stores, Production, and Finance based on production priorities.
- Coordinate export shipments of finished products with Sales, PPC, and customers to achieve committed delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with warehouses and 3PL service providers for inventory movement and deliveries.
Records & Reporting
- Maintain accurate shipment records, freight cost data, customs documentation, and logistics Management Information System (MIS).
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Proactively identify shipment risks and resolve logistics and documentation issues to minimize production and customer-delivery disruptions.
Process Improvement
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics processes, documentation accuracy, lead-time reduction, and freight cost optimization.
Additional Information
- Full details are available on the employer's original posting.