Logistics Executive
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About the Role
Jotun MEIA is looking for a Logistics Executive to coordinate international freight, customs, and supply chain operations across the Middle East and Africa. The role involves managing ocean, road, and air freight, vendor negotiations, and trade compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate end to end ocean freight operations including shipment planning, booking management, vessel schedule monitoring, and delivery follow up
- Manage road transportation activities for inbound and outbound shipments
- Coordinate air freight shipments where required
- Lead negotiations with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transport providers, and logistics partners
- Prepare, review, and validate shipping documentation
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and customs procedures
- Analyse logistics costs and identify opportunities for savings
- Coordinate with warehouse operations and manage logistics transactions in ERP system
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs, transportation, or supply chain operations
- Strong understanding of international freight operations, shipping documentation, customs processes, and trade compliance
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
- Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
- English proficiency is essential; Arabic is an advantage
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Role Overview
- At Jotun MENA, logistics is a strategic enabler of business growth. As a regional business development company, we source products from multiple countries and Jotun factories worldwide, managing the movement of goods across the Middle East and Africa.
- We are looking for a Logistics Executive who thrives in a fast paced international environment and enjoys coordinating complex supply chains across multiple transport modes, countries, and stakeholders.
- This is an opportunity to gain exposure to international trade, freight negotiations, customs regulations, and end to end logistics management.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate end to end ocean freight operations, including shipment planning, booking management, vessel schedule monitoring, and delivery follow up.
- Manage road transportation activities for inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring efficient vehicle planning, route optimization, and delivery execution.
- Coordinate air freight shipments where required to support urgent business and customer requirements.
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively address delays, disruptions, and transportation challenges.
- Lead negotiations with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transport providers, and logistics partners to secure competitive rates and service levels.
- Develop strong relationships with logistics service providers to ensure reliable performance and continuous improvement.
- Prepare, review, and validate shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, delivery orders, customs declarations, certificates, and proof of delivery records.
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs procedures, transport regulations, and company policies.
- Analyse logistics costs and freight expenditures to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
- Monitor transportation KPIs, lead times, service performance, and vendor effectiveness.
- Coordinate closely with warehouse operations to ensure seamless execution of receiving, picking, packing, dispatch, and delivery activities.
- Manage logistics transactions within the ERP system to ensure accurate inventory movement and order execution.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs, transportation, supply chain operations, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of international freight operations, shipping documentation, customs processes, and trade compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
- Experience working in a multinational environment is an advantage.
- English proficiency is essential; Arabic is considered an advantage.
Key Skills
- Ocean, Road & Air Freight Management
- Import & Export Operations
- Customs & Trade Compliance
- Shipping Documentation
- Freight Cost Analysis & Optimization
- Vendor & Carrier Management
- ERP Systems & Advanced Excel
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Planning & Prioritization
- Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Who You Are
- Takes ownership and drives tasks through to completion.
- Enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts in a dynamic environment.
- Can balance operational priorities while maintaining strong customer focus.
- Thinks analytically and uses data to support decisions.
- Builds strong relationships across teams, countries, and external partners.
- Remains calm under pressure and effectively manages competing priorities.
- Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Communicates confidently and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Is motivated by solving operational challenges and delivering exceptional service.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Exposure to a complex international logistics network spanning multiple countries and transport modes.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in global logistics, freight management, and international trade.
- Continuous learning and development through on the job training and Jotun Academy.
- Career opportunities across functions, countries, and regions within the Jotun Group.
- Supportive leaders who focus on employee growth, engagement, and development.
- An inclusive culture where you can be yourself and perform at your best.
- Team building activities and social initiatives that make Jotun a great place to work.
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