Logistics Executive

Roles and Responsibilities

Rates Requests (Air & Sea Freight)

• Purpose: Obtain competitive pricing for air and sea shipments.
• Key Duties:
• Request and compare freight rates from multiple carriers, freight forwarders, or NVOCCs.
• Maintain a database of valid rates, transit times, and surcharges.
• Negotiate spot rates or long-term contracts based on volume forecasts.
• Ensure all quotes comply with Incoterms and destination-specific requirements.

2. Bookings of Air and Sea Shipments

• Purpose: Secure space and arrange timely cargo movement.
• Key Duties:
• Create bookings with airlines, shipping lines, or consolidators.
• Provide accurate cargo details (weight, dimensions, packaging, HS codes).
• Coordinate pickup dates, container arrangements, and required documentation.
• Liaise with warehouse and freight partners to ensure dispatch readiness.

3. Float RFQs (Request for Quotations)

• Purpose: Solicit and evaluate quotes for various logistics and supply chain services.
• Key Duties:
• Prepare and distribute RFQs for freight, warehousing, customs clearance, etc.
• Define scope, volumes, destinations, service levels, and compliance criteria.
• Analyze received quotations for price, lead time, and service quality.
• Shortlist vendors and facilitate selection based on total cost of ownership (TCO).

4. Inventory Control

• Purpose: Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Key Duties:
• Track and manage inbound/outbound stock in coordination with warehouse teams.
• Update ERP or inventory management systems with stock movement.
• Perform regular stock audits and cycle counts.
• Minimize stockouts, overstocking, and dead inventory.
• Coordinate with demand planners and procurement teams for replenishment.

5. Shipment Tracker and Updates

• Purpose: Monitor shipments end-to-end and provide proactive visibility.
• Key Duties:
• Track air and sea shipments from origin to destination using forwarder portals, tracking systems, or direct communication.
• Maintain live shipment dashboards (e.g., ETD, ETA, POD, exceptions).
• Inform internal stakeholders (sales, finance, operations) of delivery timelines or delays.
• Escalate and resolve issues like customs holds, port congestion, or transshipment delays.
• Handle local deliveries of shipment

Arabic Speakers are preferred for this role.