25 Freight Forwarding jobs in Dubai

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our client—a prominent freight forwarding and logistics company in Dubai. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting business decisions through insightful financial reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and have a strong foundation in accounting principles, we want to hear from you.

Financial Mastery: Prepare P&L statements, balance sheets & cash flow reports
Freight Expertise: Handle specialized ocean & air freight accounting
Global Operations: Manage multi-currency transactions & FX accounting
Compliance Champion: Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Cost Analysis: Monitor vessel costs, handling charges & operational expenses
Customer Relations: Manage accounts receivable & credit terms

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) preferred
3-5 years accounting experience in UAE
Logistics/freight forwarding background is a PLUS!
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
ERP systems experience (SAP, QuickBooks)
IFRS & local GAAP knowledge

At Prime Strategy Consultants, we are a leading advisory and consulting firm based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in business solutions across various sectors, including freight forwarding, logistics, finance, and compliance. With a commitment to excellence, we empower organizations to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth. Our mission is to provide strategic insights that drive value, integrity, and performance in everything we do. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking firm redefining advisory excellence in the Middle East.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager  to join our freight forwarding team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in sales within the freight forwarding industry, a strong network of clients, and the ability to achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service.

• Identify, develop, and maintain new business opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics.

• Build and manage relationships with clients to ensure long-term partnerships.

• Prepare and deliver tailored solutions for clients across air, sea, and land freight.

• Meet and exceed sales targets by generating leads and closing deals.

• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments.

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management.

• Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding in UAE.

• Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and land transport operations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.

• UAE Driving License preferred (to visit clients and expand business reach).

Freight Forwarding Coordinator | Dubai Overview

Role: Freight Forwarding Coordinator in Dubai with a focus on keeping shipments moving and ensuring on-time delivery across destinations.

• Coordinate shipment movements to ensure on-time delivery from origin to destination (and, when needed, intermediate points).
• Track and manage shipments, maintaining visibility throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in scheduling, documentation, and communications with internal teams and external carriers.
• Support a team that emphasizes care, precision, and a results-driven approach to logistics operations.

• Interest in global trade and logistics and a commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment and collaborate with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

How to apply: Submit your CV to be considered for the role.

The hiring company is a well-established organisation in the region within the logistics sector, known for its robust market presence in Saudi and the UAE and commitment to operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base in the UAE.
• Support client on their Project Logistics or Freight Forwarding needs (Sea, Land, Air)
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and performance reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

A successful Sales Manager should have:

• A proven track record in sales within the logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• A results-driven approach with a focus on achieving targets.

Overview

Our client is a well-established group of business across several industrial and manufacturing segments, known for its robust operations and innovative processes. They offer a structured working environment with a focus on excellence and continual improvement.

• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies that align with the group's business goals across diverse sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
• Establish and optimize procurement mechanisms, policies, and processes to support efficient sourcing, vendor management, and cost control across multiple sub-companies.
• Coordinate logistics and inventory operations to ensure timely availability of materials, reduce waste, and support production across facilities including those for specialized vehicles and machinery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with finance, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure transparency, compliance, and seamless execution of supply chain activities.
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance, leveraging data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, embedding best practices across all supply chain and procurement functions.

• 12+ years of end to end Procurement and Supply Chain experience in the relevant sector
• Proven experience in leading supply chain functions within large, diversified organizations.
• Strong background in procurement strategy, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to initiate and scale operations in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing supply chains for manufacturing, machinery, automotive and industrial materials
• Capable of empowering teams and embedding robust mechanisms for long-term success.

Overview

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

The incumbent will serve as the Supply Chain Specialist, responsible for optimizing and overseeing key elements of supply chain management within the Trilogi Non-Food division.

• This role focuses on enable, manage, support and improve the supply chain across the business functions to ensure on time and in full delivery that will positively impact profitability.
• The incumbent will ensure that processes are efficient and cost-effective, and that goods are delivered on time to meet business needs.

• Order consolidation from internal and external business units
• Work on order book to upload in both internal and vendor system
• Submit / upload order to vendor Brand on time as per business requirement
• Track OTB against actual order
• Receive order confirmation from vendor, reconcile with internal order book and provide order confirmation to internal and external business units
• Track the order book, prepare and update internal tracker for business units both manual and power BI
• Liaise with principal/vendor to obtain latest inbound shipping details and regulate container flow
• Co-ordinate with Principals, shipping and logistics for documentation, custom clearance, and priority of shipments
• Co-ordinate with assigned shipping agent on shipment collection and movements
• Excess shortage claim from principle/vendor
• Coordinate RTV (return to vendor) process whenever required
• Manage product destruction locally upon request from Principle
• Provide accurate seasonal data for internal systems (including data for PI creation, master files, pricing)

• The incumbent must have a deep understanding of order management, shipment tracking and logistics. Proficiency SAP, S4 Hana and advance MS Excel is required. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills to interpret data and make strategic decisions, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships. Problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset are also critical to success in this role

3+ years in Supply Chain Management. Experience in order management and tracking. Experience using SAP systems, and advance excel.