Freight Manager

My client is a leading retailer in the Kingdom. They are looking for a Freight expert to join their team.

• End-to-end import and export activities, ensuring the timely and accurate shipment of goods while optimizing costs and maintaining service quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to establish efficient shipment schedules and handle all necessary documentation.
• Stay abreast of changing regional import and export regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure accurate classification of products using Harmonized System (HS) codes and keep up-to-date knowledge of code changes in the Middle East and Europe markets.
• Provide strategic direction and make data-driven decisions based on monthly and weekly reports, offering insights on KPIs, shipment volumes, and compliance metrics.
• Maintain meticulous record-keeping of shipments, customs documentation, and other relevant information in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage customs clearance procedures, striving for smooth processing and on-time delivery of goods to warehouse/customers.
• Work closely with internal departments, including sales, procurement, and finance, to optimize supply chain collaboration and achieve business objectives.
• Review monthly invoices related to import and export activities, ensuring accuracy and addressing discrepancies in a timely manner before submission to the finance department for processing and payment.
• Collaborate with the Regulatory Affairs team to secure the necessary product certifications and licenses required for import and export in the target regions.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment and provide coaching.