A fast-paced engineering and manufacturing organization in Dubai, UAE is hiring a Logistics Router / Logistics Specialist on a 12-month renewable contract to support end-to-end logistics execution, transportation planning, shipment visibility, and process standardization. This is a great fit for a logistics professional with 2–5 years of freight, transportation, or supply chain experience who enjoys coordinating carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to keep shipments moving on time and on budget across the UAE’s busy trade corridor.
About the Role — Logistics Router Dubai UAE
Environment: Fast-paced engineering and manufacturing operations with import and export freight flows
Contract: 12-month contract with renewal option — a solid short-to-medium term opportunity in Dubai
Core Focus: Freight routing, carrier coordination, customs documentation support, and shipment tracking
Preferred Sectors: Engineering, manufacturing, construction, energy, and industrial logistics experience
Working Culture: Multicultural team environment with strong emphasis on EHS compliance and operational excellence
Logistics Career Opportunity in Dubai UAE
Global Trade Hub: Dubai is one of the world’s leading logistics and freight hubs — ideal for building transportation planning expertise
End-to-End Exposure: Handle routing from pickup through final delivery, including customs and carrier management
Renewable Contract: 12-month term with renewal potential for strong performers
Industrial Experience: Gain valuable exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and energy-sector supply chains
Position Overview
The Logistics Router in Dubai is a contract-based logistics role responsible for routing freight from pickup through final delivery, coordinating with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers, and supporting import and export customs clearance documentation. You will monitor freight costs, obtain spot quotations through RFQs, support competitive bidding, track shipments to ensure on-time delivery, maintain shipment visibility and logistics performance, and contribute to EHS compliance and operational excellence initiatives within a multicultural, fast-moving environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Router in Dubai, you keep critical engineering and manufacturing freight moving — controlling transportation cost, protecting delivery timelines, and giving the business clear visibility of every shipment. It is a hands-on role where good routing decisions, sharp carrier management, and accurate customs paperwork directly affect project schedules and operating cost.
Key Responsibilities
Freight Routing & Carrier Coordination
- Route freight from pickup through final delivery, selecting the most efficient and cost-effective transport options
- Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers to keep shipments on schedule
- Ensure compliance with routing instructions and service requirements across all active shipments
- Obtain spot quotations (RFQs) and support competitive bidding processes to secure the best freight rates and service levels
Customs, Documentation & Cost Control
- Support import and export customs clearance documentation to avoid delays at ports, airports, and borders
- Monitor freight costs and flag variances against budgets and approved rates
- Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes
Tracking, Visibility & Operational Excellence
- Track shipments end to end and ensure on-time delivery, escalating risks and delays early
- Maintain shipment visibility, accountability, and logistics performance for internal stakeholders
- Support EHS compliance and operational excellence initiatives across transportation and logistics activities
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or a related field
- 2 to 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or freight operations
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, energy, or industrial sectors is preferred
- Strong understanding of transportation planning and logistics processes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a multicultural environment
About the Dubai Logistics Opportunity
Dubai sits at the crossroads of global trade, with world-class ports, airports, and free zones that make it one of the busiest logistics hubs anywhere. Engineering and manufacturing businesses operating here depend on skilled logistics routers to move equipment and materials efficiently, stay compliant with customs requirements, and control transport spend. A contract role like this is a practical way to deepen your freight and transportation planning experience in a demanding, high-volume environment.
Career Path: Strong performance in a Logistics Router role can lead toward Senior Logistics Specialist, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Planner, and Supply Chain Manager positions across the UAE and wider GCC.
Who Should Apply?
- Freight & Transportation Coordinators: With 2–5 years of routing, carrier management, and shipment tracking experience in the UAE or GCC
- Supply Chain Graduates: With practical logistics exposure and a strong grasp of transportation planning
- Customs & Documentation Support Staff: Comfortable with import/export paperwork and broker coordination
- Industrial Logistics Professionals: With engineering, construction, energy, or manufacturing freight experience
- Contract-Ready Candidates: Available to start quickly on a 12-month renewable assignment in Dubai
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