Logistics Executive

Freight & Transportation Management

• Coordinate end-to-end ocean freight operations, including shipment planning, booking management, vessel schedule monitoring, and delivery follow-up.

• Manage road transportation activities for inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring efficient vehicle planning, route optimization, and delivery execution.

• Coordinate air freight shipments where required to support urgent business and customer requirements.

• Monitor shipment progress and proactively address delays, disruptions, and transportation challenges.

Vendor & Commercial Management

• Lead negotiations with shipping lines, freight forwarders, transport providers, and logistics partners to secure competitive rates and service levels.

• Develop strong relationships with logistics service providers to ensure reliable performance and continuous improvement.

• Monitor supplier performance and drive accountability against agreed service standards.

Trade Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare, review, and validate shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, delivery orders, customs declarations, certificates, and proof-of-delivery records.

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs procedures, transport regulations, and company policies.

• Maintain accurate shipping and logistics records to support operational control and audit readiness.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Analyse logistics costs and freight expenditures to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.

• Monitor transportation KPIs, lead times, service performance, and vendor effectiveness.

• Prepare logistics reports and provide recommendations that support business decision-making and operational improvements.

Warehouse & Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate closely with warehouse operations to ensure seamless execution of receiving, picking, packing, dispatch, and delivery activities.

• Manage logistics transactions within the ERP system to ensure accurate inventory movement and order execution.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and external partners to ensure efficient information flow and customer satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance delivery reliability, reduce lead times, improve visibility, and optimize logistics costs.

• Support standardization and implementation of logistics best practices across the MENA region.

• Contribute to supply chain initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and support business growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs, transportation, supply chain operations, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of international freight operations, shipping documentation, customs processes, and trade compliance.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.

• Experience working in a multinational environment is an advantage.

• English proficiency is essential; Arabic is considered an advantage.

• Takes ownership and drives tasks through to completion.

• Enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts in a dynamic environment.

• Can balance operational priorities while maintaining strong customer focus.

• Thinks analytically and uses data to support decisions.

• Builds strong relationships across teams, countries, and external partners.

• Remains calm under pressure and effectively manages competing priorities.

• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Communicates confidently and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

• Is motivated by solving operational challenges and delivering exceptional service.

• English (required)

• Arabic (advantage)

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Exposure to a complex international logistics network spanning multiple countries and transport modes.

• Opportunities to develop expertise in global logistics, freight management, and international trade.

• Continuous learning and development through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.

• Career opportunities across functions, countries, and regions within the Jotun Group.

• Supportive leaders who focus on employee growth, engagement, and development.

• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself and perform at your best.

• Team-building activities and social initiatives that make Jotun a great place to work.