Logistics Coordinator

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
- The primary point of contact for all freight and logistics requirements.
- Management of a smooth operation of incoming and outgoing materials.
- Support is being rendered to the site lead along with the wider team operating on-site.
- 100% adept with all industry-based incoterms and material handling protocols related to the scope.

Job Responsibilities:

Planning and coordination:
- Develop and implement logistics plans to ensure the efficient movement of goods.
- Coordinate and schedule transportation, warehousing, and associated distribution activities.
- Sound knowledge of regulatory attestation, documentation, and freight requirements – UAE, GCC, and others.

Shipping and receiving:
- Oversight of shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Verification of incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with all stakeholders – internal + external.

Supplier and carrier management:
- Maintain and monitor logistics vendor ensuring compliance with internal protocols.
- Coordinate with the procurement team on onboarding potential new vendors.
- Management of vendor database and ensuring updated records such as ICV, and others.
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and standards. Maintain accurate records and documentation for shipments, including bills of lading, invoices, and customs documentation.

Documentation and compliance:
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for shipments, including bills of lading, invoices, and customs documentation. - - This is in addition to any other organizational documentation requirements.

Problem-solving and troubleshooting:
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for shipments, including bills of lading, invoices, and customs documentation.

Utilize the organization’s ERP systems:
- Primarily IFS10 and potentially, SAP to manage + track shipments.
- Updating all material/associated dimensions within the ERP to ensure the accuracy of system-generated documentation.
- Consistently staying up to date with the ERP and industry best practices to improve efficiency within the process flow.

Other Responsibilities:
- Ensuring packing lists, delivery notes, and associated logistic documentation are maintained/filed effectively.
- Ensuring the organization’s On-Time Performance on all orders is not impacted and maintained at 90% and above.
- Ensuring 100% adherence to company EHS policies and protocols.
- To report to the concerned authority regarding any incident/near miss.
- To provide valuable feedback and suggestions pertaining to health and safety, and the environment to the company.
- To comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OSHAD policy, manual, procedures, and standard requirements.

- 3-5 years of logistics experience in this segment.
- IFS ERP experience is a must. SAP can also be considered.
- Full working level knowledge. GCC regulations and procedures. Import and Export.
- UAE customs and associated portal handling knowledge.
- Ability to work with industrial license requirements.
- Excellent in English. Any other language skills will be of added benefit.
- Responsible/accountable, disciplined, positive attitude, time-bound execution, team player.
- Nationality: Sri Lankan, Nepal, Indian, Middle East, Asian Subcontinent.
- Age: 25 – 28 years.
- Open to both male and female candidates.

Salary:
AED 8,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Agile Consultants is a talent solutions company in Dubai that focuses on tapping into the complete potential of individuals and organisations. Our expert team of recruiters work closely with clients and candidates to ensure best results in terms of recruitment and successful placement in GCC, Middle East & Africa regions. Our specialities include but are not limited to Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Niche Talent Acquisition, Head Hunting & C-Suite Hiring.

With over 20 years in the United Arab Emirates region, we have built a strong network of partners and affiliates, allowing us to assist job seekers and employers with the same passion.