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Logistics Controller
Indigo Living
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
2 days ago
International Freight ProcessesFreight ForwardingNavisionERP SystemsCoordinationCommunication
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About the Role
Indigo Living seeks a Logistics Controller to oversee end-to-end movement of goods from overseas suppliers and local manufacturers to the UAE warehouse and final delivery points. The role involves import coordination, freight cost control, fleet scheduling, and system reporting.
Key Skills for This Role
International Freight ProcessesFreight ForwardingNavisionERP SystemsCoordinationCommunication
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Hong Kong office on purchase orders, shipment readiness, and dispatch schedules
- Track all overseas shipments (sea, air, courier) and ensure timely arrival
- Maintain accurate shipment records in company system, including expected arrival dates, GRN planning, and cost allocation
- Review freight quotations regularly and benchmark costs across multiple forwarders
- Coordinate collection schedules from local manufacturers and ensure timely movement to warehouse
- Prepare daily and weekly delivery schedules for company fleet vehicles
- Generate weekly inbound/outbound reports for management
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics coordination, preferably in retail, furnishing, or project based industries
- Experience working with freight forwarders and import processes
- ERP experience required; Navision experience is an advantage
- UAE experience preferred
Full Job Posting
Role Summary
- As one of the UAE's most renowned international luxury Home Furnishing companies, we are seeking a Logistics Controller to oversee the end‑to‑end movement of goods from overseas suppliers (primarily Hong Kong office) and local manufacturers to the UAE warehouse and final delivery points.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Hong Kong office on all purchase orders, shipment readiness, and dispatch schedules.
- Track all overseas shipments (sea, air, courier) and ensure timely arrival based on project, retail, and rental requirements.
- Maintain accurate shipment records in company system, including expected arrival dates, GRN planning, and cost allocation.
- Monitor supplier and office communication to ensure documentation accuracy (invoices, packing lists, HS codes, COO, etc.).
- Liaise with freight forwarders for booking, routing, consolidation, and customs clearance.
- Review freight quotations regularly and benchmark costs across multiple forwarders.
- Analyse freight invoices to ensure accuracy and flag discrepancies.
- Maintain a cost tracker for sea freight, air freight, LCL/FCL, and local transport.
- Recommend cost‑saving opportunities (route optimisation, consolidation, alternative forwarders).
- Support annual freight contract negotiations with data‑driven insights.
- Coordinate collection schedules from local manufacturers and ensure timely movement to the warehouse.
- Prepare daily and weekly delivery schedules for company fleet vehicles.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics coordination, preferably in retail, furnishing, or project‑based industries.
- Experience working with freight forwarders and import processes.
- ERP experience required; Navision experience is an advantage.
- UAE experience preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of international freight processes (sea, air, LCL/FCL, customs).
- Experience working with freight forwarders and reviewing freight cost structures.
- Proficiency in Navision v5 or similar ERP systems.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills across multiple departments and suppliers.
- Strong analytical skills for cost review and logistics optimisation.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and delivery schedules simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Remuneration
- Annual Bonus subject to Target achievement.
- Long term service benefits from 4 years service.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Comprehensive multi country Medical Insurance.
- Annual Flight.
- A generous Employee Discount.
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