Logistics Specialist
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About the Role
Vivandi is looking for a Logistics Specialist to coordinate end-to-end logistics operations including local and international shipments across GCC markets. The role requires 4-5 years of UAE experience in logistics, import/export, and distribution, with hands-on cross-border logistics experience mandatory.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate end to end logistics operations including local and international shipments
- Manage import and export processes ensuring compliance with UAE customs and international trade regulations
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and transport providers
- Prepare and review shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, airway bills, and customs documents
- Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays, customs issues, and transportation challenges
- Plan and optimize transportation routes to ensure cost effective and timely deliveries
- Coordinate closely with warehouse, procurement, sales, regulatory, and customer service teams
- Track logistics KPIs and prepare reports on shipment performance, costs, and service levels
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4–5 years of UAE experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export, or distribution operations
- Hands on cross border logistics experience is mandatory
- Experience handling imports and exports within GCC markets
- Experience in FMCG, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or distribution industries is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of UAE customs procedures, international shipping regulations, and trade documentation
- Proficiency in Odoo ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate end to end logistics operations, including local and international shipments, with exposure to GCC multi country markets such as Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
- Manage import and export processes, ensuring compliance with UAE customs and international trade regulations.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and transport providers.
- Prepare and review shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, airway bills, and customs documents.
- Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays, customs issues, and transportation challenges.
- Plan and optimize transportation routes to ensure cost effective and timely deliveries.
- Coordinate closely with warehouse, procurement, sales, regulatory, and customer service teams.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, international trade regulations, and customer requirements.
- Track logistics KPIs and prepare reports on shipment performance, costs, and service levels.
- Support inventory transfers, replenishment planning, and distribution activities.
- Manage relationships with logistics service providers and negotiate service performance improvements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and logistics cost savings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4–5 years of UAE experience in logistics, supply chain, import/export, or distribution operations.
- Hands on cross border logistics experience is mandatory.
- Experience handling imports and exports within GCC markets, with multi country exposure across Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other regional markets.
- Experience in FMCG, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or distribution industries is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE customs procedures, international shipping regulations, and trade documentation.
- Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation providers.
- Proficiency in Odoo ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Compensation
- Pay: AED5,000.00 AED6,000.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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