Logistics Coordinator (Temporary contract)

Reporting to the Senior Logistics Analyst, the incumbent will coordinate Logistics Operations for the MEA region on a temporary basis. This includes ownership of the order-to-fulfillment cycle. The goal is to ensure seamless operations across various channels.

Essential Functions:

To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must excel at these core responsibilities: Order Entry – Order Fulfillment - Customer Service and must be able to proactively coordinate and monitor the supply chain operations for the region.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Order entry in ERP system.
• Preparing, routing, and managing purchase orders to vendors.
• Contacting Shipping companies/ forwarders for improved freight rates.
• Coordinating daily logistics operations.
• Working with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinating with transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
• Responding to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review and dispatch shipping documents (invoice, packing list, certificate of origin/ customs documents.)
• Tracking and monitoring the status of shipments.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with min 5 years of experience in Logistics preferably in a manufacturing / freight forwarding company.
• Experience in handling import -export shipments and documentation
• Experience with ERP system, preferably Oracle
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in Letter of Credit (LC)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can-do attitude; Ability to prioritize and get things done in timely manner.
• Customer and solution oriented.
• Strong team player with the ability to build relationships for improved results.
• Ability to follow up on committed actions and deadlines in a disciplined and proactive way.
• Attention to detail.