Description:
Sea Freight Export Coordinator Required
Responsibilities:
- Managing and coordinating the export of goods via sea freight.
- Arranging and optimizing shipping routes and schedules.
- Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and customs procedures.
- Negotiating contracts and rates with shipping carriers.
- Handling documentation, such as bills of lading and export permits.
- Tracking and monitoring shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
- Resolving any issues or delays that may occur during the shipping process.
- Coordinate the export of goods by sea. This includes booking space with shipping lines, arranging for pickup and delivery of cargo, and preparing and submitting all required documentation.
- Manage customer relationships.
- Sea export coordinators work closely with customers to understand their needs and ensure that their shipments are handled efficiently and accurately.
- They also provide updates on the status of shipments and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Sea export coordinators must be familiar with the latest export regulations and ensure that all shipments comply with these requirements. They may also be responsible for obtaining export licenses and other permits.
- Monitor shipments, Sea export coordinators track shipments from pickup to delivery and provide updates to customers. They also investigate any delays or problems that may occur.
- Resolve problems. Sea export coordinators may need to resolve problems that arise during the shipping process, such as delays, lost cargo, or damage. They work with customers and other parties involved in the shipment to find solutions to these problems.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
- Knowledge of UAE and international shipping regulations.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in using shipping and logistics software.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in a similar role within the logistics or freight industry.
- Location: United Arab Emirates, potentially in major shipping and logistics hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi