Express or Airfreight Logistics Specialist

Job Title

Logistics Specialist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Corporate

Business Operations Manager

• Express Shipment Management
  • Handle urgent and time-sensitive shipments via air express courier.
  • Ensure fastest and most cost-effective routing for critical deliveries.
  • Coordinate with global suppliers and mother plants for priority dispatch.
  • Provide round-the-clock support for critical business requirements.
  • Act as escalation point for urgent logistics issues and delays.
  • Ensure immediate response and resolution for shipment disruptions.
• End-to-End Shipment Coordination
  • Manage booking, documentation, customs clearance and delivery.
  • Track shipments proactively and ensure on-time delivery (OTIF).
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, couriers and transport partners.
• MEA Logistics Expertise
  • Navigate regional complexities, customs regulations and country-specific requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with import/export laws across MEA markets.
  • Manage cross-border shipments efficiently.
• Manufacturing Supply Understanding
  • Align logistics priorities with production and supply urgency.
  • Understand critical spare parts and consumables impact on operations.
  • Support plant-to-customer emergency movements.
• Digitalization Systems
  • Utilize ERP and logistics systems for shipment tracking and reporting.
  • Drive digital solutions for visibility, automation and process efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate and real-time shipment data.
• Commercial Cost Management
  • Optimize express freight costs without compromising urgency.
  • Negotiate rates with logistics service providers.
  • Monitor and control logistics spend on emergency shipments.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with Customer Service, Sales and Supply Chain teams.
  • Provide real-time updates to internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction during critical deliveries.
• Risk Contingency Handling
  • Identify potential delays and implement alternative solutions.
  • Manage disruptions such as flight delays, customs hold or regional issues.

• 5–8 years in logistics, with strong focus on express / air freight operations.
• Proven experience in MEA logistics environment.
• Experience in handling time‑critical shipment.
• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience with ERP systems and logistics tracking tools.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.

• Experience in freight cost management and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to balance service level and cost efficiency.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High level of ownership and accountability.