We are hiring a Logistics Executive in the UAE to oversee the end-to-end movement of global cargo, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and timely international shipments by managing carriers, customs documentation, and supply chain risks across air, ocean, and land freight operations.
About the Role – Global Freight & Supply Chain Management
Core Focus: End-to-end movement of global cargo across air, ocean, and land freight
Compliance Scope: Full adherence to international trade laws and Incoterms
Vendor Management: Negotiating competitive rates and contracts with 3PLs and freight forwarders
Performance Focus: Analyzing logistical data to optimize transit times and reduce landed costs
Systems Expertise: ERP/TMS software for shipment tracking and documentation
🇦🇪 UAE Logistics Opportunity & Career Growth
Strategic Location: United Arab Emirates – a global hub connecting international trade routes
Cost Optimization: Direct impact on landed costs and transit time efficiency
Vendor Relationships: Build and manage relationships with 3PLs and freight forwarders
Career Growth: Path toward senior logistics management or supply chain leadership roles
Position Overview
This Logistics Executive role in the UAE involves coordinating global air, ocean, and land freight operations to ensure timely, compliant international shipments. You will ensure full adherence to international trade laws and Incoterms, secure competitive rates and contracts with 3PLs and freight forwarders through vendor negotiation, and analyze logistical data to optimize transit times and reduce landed costs, all while managing supply chain risks and customs documentation across global shipping routes.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Executive in the UAE, you manage the complete lifecycle of global cargo movement across air, ocean, and land freight, ensure full compliance with international trade laws and Incoterms on every shipment, negotiate directly with 3PLs and freight forwarders to secure competitive rates that impact the bottom line, apply data-driven insights to optimize transit times and reduce landed costs, and build a strong career at the center of the UAE’s position as a global logistics and trade hub.
Key Responsibilities
Shipment Management
- Coordinate global air, ocean, and land freight operations
- Ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely international shipments
- Manage carriers and monitor shipment progress from origin to destination
- Oversee end-to-end movement of global cargo across multiple trade lanes
Customs Compliance
- Ensure full adherence to international trade laws and Incoterms
- Manage customs documentation for smooth cross-border shipments
- Stay current on import/export regulations affecting shipment compliance
- Mitigate supply chain risks related to customs and regulatory changes
Vendor Negotiation
- Secure competitive rates and contracts with 3PLs and freight forwarders
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support business goals
- Evaluate carrier performance and negotiate favorable terms
- Manage vendor contracts to ensure service quality and cost efficiency
Performance Tracking
- Analyze logistical data to optimize transit times
- Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs across shipments
- Track key performance metrics using ERP/TMS software
- Report on logistics performance to support continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
Experience Requirements
- 3-5+ years of experience in international freight forwarding or global logistics
- 5+ years of work experience with global logistics preferred
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of customs regulations and import/export documentation
- Proficiency with ERP/TMS software for logistics management
- Strong understanding of Incoterms and international trade compliance
- Analytical skills for logistics data analysis and cost optimization
About the Opportunity
This Logistics Executive role offers the chance to manage global cargo movement from the UAE, one of the world’s most strategic logistics and trade hubs. The position combines hands-on freight coordination across air, ocean, and land with high-impact vendor negotiation and customs compliance responsibilities, offering strong exposure to international trade operations and a clear path toward senior supply chain leadership roles.
Career Excellence: Manage global freight operations from the UAE’s strategic trade hub while advancing your supply chain career.
Who Should Apply?
- Freight Forwarding Professionals: With 3-5+ years of international logistics experience
- Supply Chain Graduates: With a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
- Customs Compliance Specialists: With Incoterms and import/export documentation expertise
- Vendor Negotiation Experts: Experienced working with 3PLs and freight forwarders
- ERP/TMS Users: Comfortable using logistics software for performance tracking
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