Logistics Executive
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About the Role
Coordinate end-to-end logistics operations, manage transportation, ensure compliance, and optimize costs while fostering relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
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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 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
- Develop strong relationships with logistics service providers to ensure reliable performance
- 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
Requirements
- Experience in international logistics and supply chain coordination
- Knowledge of ocean freight, road transportation, and air freight operations
- Experience in vendor negotiation and relationship management
- Familiarity with trade compliance and shipping documentation
- Proficiency in ERP systems for logistics transactions
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Summary of the Role
- At Jotun MENA, logistics is a strategic enabler of business growth.
- 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.
Freight & Transportation Management
- 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.
Vendor & Commercial Management
- 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.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive accountability against agreed service standards.
Trade Compliance & Documentation
- 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.
- Maintain accurate shipping and logistics records to support operational control and audit readiness.
Performance & Cost Optimization
- Analyse logistics costs and freight expenditures to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
- Monitor transportation KPIs, lead times, service performance, and vendor effectiveness.
- Prepare logistics reports and provide recommendations that support business decision making and operational improvements.
Warehouse & Supply Chain Coordination
- 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.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and external partners to ensure efficient information flow and customer satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance delivery reliability, reduce lead times, improve visibility, and optimize logistics costs.
- Support standardization and implementation of logistics best practices across the MENA region.
- Contribute to supply chain initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and support business growth.
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