Logistics Coordinator - Marine
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Role Overview
We’re looking for a Logistics Coordinator – Marine to support Inqlha’s port and container transportation operations.
The role is responsible for coordinating outsourced trucks, managing container movements, monitoring port and terminal activities, controlling documentation, and ensuring smooth execution from pickup through delivery and trip closure.
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Role Summary
We’re looking for a Logistics Coordinator – Marine to support Inqlha’s port and container transportation operations.
The role is responsible for coordinating outsourced trucks, managing container movements, monitoring port and terminal activities, controlling documentation, and ensuring smooth execution from pickup through delivery and trip closure.
Responsibilities
- Source and coordinate outsourced trucks for port, terminal, and container transportation requirements.
- Verify truck, driver, container, and shipment details before dispatch.
- Coordinate container pickup, gate-in/gate-out, delivery, and empty-container return where applicable.
- Monitor port and terminal milestones and maintain accurate trip-status updates.
- Track container numbers, seals, PODs, EIRs, gate records, and other operational documentation.
- Coordinate with drivers, fleet owners, customers, terminals, and relevant logistics stakeholders.
- Monitor waiting time, detention, delays, truck rejection, and other operational exceptions.
- Negotiate trip-level supplier rates within approved guidelines and maintain rate competitiveness.
- Arrange replacement trucks when breakdowns, cancellations, or operational failures occur.
- Ensure completed trips are fully documented, billing-ready, and closed accurately in the Inqlha system.
- Support supplier-performance monitoring and identify reliable capacity for recurring marine operations.
- Escalate cargo damage, documentation issues, port delays, or other significant service risks promptly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Transport, Transportation Management, or a related field.
- Professional logistics certification such as CILT, APICS CLTD, or equivalent is an advantage.
- Port, container operations, customs awareness, or maritime logistics training is highly preferred.
- Good working knowledge of Excel, GPS tracking, TMS, or digital logistics platforms.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of container and port transportation operations.
- Truck sourcing and outsourced fleet coordination.
- Port and terminal documentation control.
- Container number, seal, POD, and EIR management.
- Trip monitoring and operational follow-up.
- Detention and waiting-time tracking.
- Supplier negotiation and rate comparison.
- Strong communication with drivers, customers, and transport partners.
- Problem-solving and rapid operational escalation.
- High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
- Ability to manage multiple active shipments in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Inqlha
- Join a growing digital logistics company transforming transportation operations.
- Work directly on real marine, container, and port logistics challenges.
- Gain exposure to customers, transport partners, terminals, and multiple logistics functions.
- Take ownership of operations and contribute directly to service quality and growth.
- Work in a fast-moving environment where performance and initiative have visible impact.
- Build your career in a company combining logistics operations with technology and digital transformation.
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