Job Title – Logistics & Ground Operations Executive
Type – Permanent
Work Location: Dubai
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with customs clearance agents and port authorities for incoming shipments.
- Ensure all import and export documentation is prepared, verified, and submitted on time.
- Track vessel arrivals, container movements, customs clearance, and release of shipments.
- Follow up on customs documentation and resolve clearance-related issues promptly.
- Maintain valid import permits, trade documentation, and food-related approvals.
- Coordinate with relevant UAE authorities and municipal departments for required clearances.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food import and safety requirements.
- Identify and coordinate with suitable cold-storage warehouse providers.
- Negotiate competitive storage and handling rates.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound stock movements.
- Monitor inventory movements and ensure proper handling of temperature-sensitive products.
- Ensure products are stored and handled according to required temperature and safety standards.
- Coordinate with third-party logistics and transportation providers.
- Arrange temperature-controlled vehicles for customer deliveries.
- Plan and schedule deliveries to wholesale customers.
- Monitor delivery timelines and resolve transportation-related issues.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in UAE logistics, import/export, customs clearance, or port operations.
- Experience handling food import documentation will be highly preferred.
- Experience with cold-chain logistics or cold-storage warehousing is preferred.
- Good understanding of UAE customs and import clearance procedures.
- Strong coordination skills with customs agents, transport companies, and warehouse providers.
- Existing network of customs clearance agents, transporters, and cold-storage operators will be an advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and containers under tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
- Candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period will be preferred. Experience with ERP, procurement, or vendor management systems is an advantage.