A dynamic and well-established logistics and freight organisation in the United Arab Emirates is hiring an experienced and proactive Logistics Executive to manage end-to-end freight coordination, import and export documentation, shipment tracking, customs compliance, and stakeholder communication across land, sea, and air freight modes. This full-time role is ideal for a UAE or GCC-experienced logistics professional with strong coordination skills, ERP system proficiency, and the drive to keep complex, multi-modal supply chains running on time, on budget, and in full compliance with UAE regulations.
About the Role — Logistics Operations in UAE
Scope: End-to-end logistics coordination — shipment planning, freight forwarding, import/export documentation, and customs compliance
Freight Modes: Land, sea, and air freight coordination — multi-modal logistics experience is a valued advantage for this role
Stakeholders: Freight forwarders, shipping lines, suppliers, customers, customs brokers, and internal supply chain teams
Systems: ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and MS Office — proficiency required for daily logistics data management and reporting
Compliance: UAE customs regulations, import/export procedures, and company logistics policies — full adherence required
Career Growth & Logistics Impact Across UAE
UAE Hub: Work in one of the world’s most strategically important freight and trade hubs — Jebel Ali, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah
Multi-Modal Exposure: Build comprehensive freight coordination experience across sea, air, and road logistics in a single senior role
Commercial Impact: Drive cost efficiency, delivery reliability, and customer satisfaction across a professional UAE logistics operation
Career Development: Grow into senior logistics management within a thriving UAE freight and supply chain environment
Position Overview
The Logistics Executive in the UAE is responsible for managing the full daily cycle of freight and supply chain coordination — planning and monitoring inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating with freight forwarders and shipping lines, managing import/export documentation and customs compliance, tracking active shipments and providing timely status updates to customers and management, identifying and resolving delays proactively, preparing logistics reports using Excel and ERP systems, and continuously optimising logistics processes to reduce costs and improve service delivery across the UAE supply chain operation.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Executive in the UAE, you sit at the operational centre of one of the world’s most active trade and freight corridors — keeping goods moving efficiently between suppliers, ports, warehouses, and customers across the region and beyond. Your shipment coordination prevents costly delays, your documentation accuracy ensures customs clearance goes smoothly, your freight forwarder relationships keep rates competitive and service reliable, and your proactive delay management protects customer commitments and business reputation every single day. In the UAE, great logistics executives are the professionals who make world trade happen.
Key Responsibilities
Shipment Planning & Multi-Modal Freight Coordination
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor all inbound and outbound shipments across sea, air, and road freight modes to ensure timely delivery
- Liaise proactively with freight forwarders, shipping lines, carriers, and transport partners to book and confirm all shipment arrangements
- Track all active shipments in real time — providing accurate, timely updates to customers, management, and internal supply chain teams
- Identify potential delays, disruptions, or logistics issues early — implementing corrective actions swiftly to protect customer delivery commitments
Import/Export Documentation & Customs Compliance
- Prepare, review, and manage all import and export documentation — commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin
- Ensure full compliance with UAE customs regulations, import/export procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements for each shipment
- Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate smooth, timely customs clearance for all international shipments
- Follow up on pending documentation, verifying accuracy and ensuring timely submission within required regulatory deadlines
Supplier, Freight Partner & Customer Liaison
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, suppliers, customs brokers, and delivery partners
- Serve as the primary logistics point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders — communicating shipment status proactively
- Negotiate freight rates and service agreements with logistics providers — seeking cost-effective, reliable solutions for each shipment
- Resolve supplier delivery issues, freight disputes, and documentation discrepancies efficiently and professionally
Reporting, ERP Management & Process Optimisation
- Manage logistics data accurately within ERP and freight management systems — maintaining real-time visibility of all shipment activity
- Prepare regular logistics performance reports covering shipment status, freight costs, delivery timelines, and KPI performance for management
- Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs, improve delivery reliability, and streamline freight coordination processes
- Maintain organised, audit-ready logistics documentation — filing all shipping records, customs documents, and correspondence accurately
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline — preferred
Experience Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain coordination, or a related role — UAE or GCC experience preferred
- Solid practical knowledge of import/export shipping documentation, customs procedures, and freight forwarding operations in the UAE
- Hands-on ERP system experience for shipment tracking, freight management, and logistics data management in daily operations
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong multi-modal freight coordination skills — experienced in sea, air, and road shipment management across UAE and international routes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for coordinating with freight partners, customers, and internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office for logistics reporting, cost analysis, and shipment data management
- Detail-oriented approach to documentation accuracy, customs compliance, and freight record management
- Problem-solving mindset — proactive in identifying delays, resolving issues, and keeping shipments on track under pressure
About This Opportunity in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is one of the world’s most strategically important logistics and trade hubs — home to Jebel Ali Port (one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports), Dubai International Airport (a global air freight centre), and an extensive network of free zones, customs-efficient processes, and world-class logistics infrastructure. For experienced logistics executives, the UAE offers unmatched professional opportunity — managing freight across every mode, building deep expertise in international trade documentation and customs compliance, and contributing to supply chains that connect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across the GCC, MENA, Africa, and beyond. If you are a motivated, organised logistics professional with UAE or GCC experience, this is your next career move.
Career Excellence: Build your logistics executive career in the UAE — coordinating multi-modal freight, managing import/export documentation, and keeping international supply chains moving efficiently across one of the world’s most active and professionally rewarding trade and logistics environments.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics Executives: With 2–5 years of UAE or GCC freight coordination, import/export, and supply chain management experience
- Freight Forwarding Professionals: Skilled in shipment planning, customs documentation, and freight partner coordination in the UAE
- ERP-Proficient Coordinators: Comfortable using ERP systems and Excel for real-time shipment tracking and logistics reporting
- Multi-Modal Freight Specialists: With experience coordinating sea, air, and road freight shipments across UAE and international routes
- Customer-Facing Supply Chain Professionals: Who manage stakeholder relationships and deliver timely shipment status communications
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