Shipping Officer
Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Responsibilities:
Handle end-to-end export of goods from UAE to GCC and Egypt, across land, sea, and air mode
Liaise with freight forwarders to receive quotations, compare and confirm the cost, book space on vessels, arrange trucks to move the shipment to destination as per the required ETA
Well-versed with exports from UAE to Egypt and experienced in managing import clearance in Egypt
Well-versed with Egypt import regulations, documentation requirements, working on Cargo X and related systems
Work with logistics service providers, brokers, verifying schedules to arrange documentation for seamless movement and clearance in Egypt and GCC across land, sea, air
Well-aware of export rules from UAE to GCC
Overseeing the dispatch of goods with completed documentation
Maintaining trackers with movement milestones, clearance updates
Examining shipping documents and check rates with freight forwarders for optimal cost and sailing schedule
Recording shipping clearance requirements and bridging the gaps with any missing documentation
Reviewing vendor invoices on storage, freight and clearance charges and submit for payment
Providing information on customs tariffs, tariff classification and concessions, and methods of clearing goods
Eligibility Criteria:
5 years of directly managing imports from EU to UAE, exports to MENA from UAE
Well versed with local regulations for imports into UAE
Executed customs clearance for imports, aware of Dubai free zone regulations
Able to liaise with forwarders and evaluate freight costs, manage international freight across all modes of transport
Eye for detail, good understanding of processes
Good excel skills, knowledge of MS Office
Bachelors degree is mandatory.
Must be able to communicate fluently in English and Arabic.
Functional / Technical Competencies:
Solid background in data-driven analysis, KPI management, and logistics cost modelling. Strong Understanding of MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint
- Department
- Logistics
- Locations
- Dubai
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Type
- Back-Office
- Division
- Logistics
- Contract Type
- Full-time
Dubai
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