Logistics Officer

Role Overview

Logistics Officer at Archirodon Group N.V, based in UAE. Join the Supply Chain team to support Logistics Operations on a newly awarded project.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international leading EPC Group that creates mega construction projects globally with meaningful impact on local communities. The organization operates a proud, productive, and human-centric culture focused on building and developing its people.

Role Purpose

Manage the full lifecycle of project shipments and logistics operations, from quotation and documentation through delivery and compliance, ensuring efficient transportation, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement across the supply chain function.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Initiate and obtain quotations from selected freight forwarders, transporters, and customs brokers with specific reference to each shipment.
• Partner with freight forwarders, brokers, and transporters to ensure smooth shipment execution from start to end.
• Organize and control delivery of material, equipment, and parts from vendor origin to project site by deploying the most efficient transportation mode (land, sea, or air) and utilizing established frame agreements with service providers.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare import and export documentation as assigned and required.
• Administer and retain transport, shipping, and statutory documentation including customs forms, exemptions, and approvals to meet audit and legal requirements.
• Fulfill system documentation and data entry requirements for effective record keeping and reporting.
• Ensure rules and regulations of Customs and other regulatory bodies are fully adhered to for all permanent and temporary importation and exportation of materials, equipment, and parts for project consumption.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with different sites and suppliers for shipment collection and delivery of material.
• Provide to the service provider in charge of shipment all instructions and documents required for successful execution.
• Escalate shipping issues to concerned stakeholders as soon as they arise.

Visibility & Reporting

• Provide effective shipment visibility and traceability at all times during project execution.
• Provide estimates and recommend logistics costs as required by the project.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Work to approved logistics procedures and processes in accordance with AGNV policy and requirements within the Company's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Review logistics performance and activate close-gap or mitigation measures to ensure continuous improvement across the function.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to uphold and secure AGNV Integrated Management System and processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or relevant diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics from a recognized or reputed university.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the same field, preferably in freight forwarders handling project cargo.
• Specific knowledge of Customs rules and regulations, project cargo, and freight forwarding.
• Good awareness of import and export requirements of material and equipment to and from Saudi Arabia.
• Transferable IQAMA is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Verbal and written communication in English at working excellence level.
• Outgoing and skilled communicator.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Passionate about field of expertise and determined to succeed.

Additional Information

• Previous work experience in EPC industry, import/export companies, or multinational freight forwarding companies is preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits are offered.
• Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check may be carried out.