EDGE Group PJSC, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is hiring a Senior Logistics Officer to coordinate and monitor import and export shipments, ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods, manage customs, permit and documentation requirements, and work closely with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, transporters, customs teams, and Finance to keep logistics operations running smoothly.
About EDGE Group — UAE’s Advanced Technology Leader
Market Position: Leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies
Scale: Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub linking Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
Culture: A truly multicultural community, purpose-built to move fast, free from heavy legacy processes
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi – a global crossroads for trade, technology, and defence innovation
Sector Leadership: Work for one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups
Autonomy & Agility: Freedom to innovate, take ownership, and move ideas from concept to reality
Tax-Free Package: Highly competitive tax-free salary with family visas, flight tickets, medical insurance, and education allowances
Position Overview
This Senior Logistics Officer role sits at the heart of EDGE Group’s import and export operations. You will coordinate shipment schedules, monitor cargo movement, manage customs clearance, permits and NOCs, prepare accurate logistics documentation, negotiate freight rates to reduce demurrage and storage costs, and collaborate across Finance and internal departments to guarantee smooth, cost-effective, and on-time delivery of goods.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Logistics Officer at EDGE Group, you keep the supply chain moving for a company operating across 35+ specialised businesses in defence and emerging technology, gain hands-on exposure to international shipping, customs and freight negotiation, work alongside world-class talent in a fast-moving, autonomy-driven culture, and build a career with a tax-free package and strong long-term growth in the UAE’s advanced technology sector.
Key Responsibilities
Shipment Coordination & Monitoring
- Coordinate import and export shipment schedules with suppliers, customers, and freight forwarders
- Monitor shipments and provide timely status updates to relevant stakeholders
- Coordinate with shipping agents on vessel schedules, delivery orders, and clearance requirements
- Ensure cost-effective and on-time delivery of outbound shipments
Customs, Permits & Documentation
- Coordinate customs clearance requirements, permits, NOCs, and shipping documentation
- Prepare and review logistics documents including invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, and clearance/transportation letters
- Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Ensure full compliance with international shipping and customs regulations
Freight Negotiation & Cost Control
- Negotiate freight rates and free periods to minimize demurrage and storage costs
- Support export shipments by obtaining competitive freight quotations
- Arrange third-party transportation and logistics support as required
- Support logistics budget preparation and ongoing cost monitoring
Cross-Functional & Finance Coordination
- Coordinate with Finance on shipment and clearance-related payments
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth logistics operations
- Liaise with transporters and customs clearance teams on a daily basis
- Support wider supply chain planning across the organisation
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field
- Master’s degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management is an advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related function
- Hands-on experience with import/export shipments and customs clearance processes
- Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping agents, transporters, and suppliers
Essential Skills
- Good knowledge of shipping and logistics documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Strong written and spoken English
- Strong knowledge of customs permits, clearance requirements, and international shipping processes (preferred)
- Experience negotiating freight rates and terms with logistics service providers (preferred)
- Arabic language skills are an advantage
About EDGE Group PJSC
Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies, EDGE is purpose-built to move fast, giving its people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, EDGE positions the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries while creating clear career paths for the next generation of skilled talent.
Career Excellence: Build a logistics career with a defence technology leader offering tax-free pay, family benefits, and genuine growth.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics Graduates: With 5+ years supply chain or logistics experience seeking a senior role
- Import/Export Specialists: With hands-on customs clearance and shipping documentation experience
- Supply Chain Professionals: Looking to grow within the defence and advanced technology sector
- Freight & Customs Coordinators: Skilled in freight rate negotiation and vendor coordination
- Bilingual Candidates: With Arabic and English proficiency seeking UAE-based logistics careers
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