25 International Trade jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to oversee our global shipping operations. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the shipping department, including working with suppliers, carriers, and customers.
2. Ensure all shipments are processed and delivered on time and in compliance with relevant regulations.
3. Monitor and track shipments, providing regular updates to customers and resolving any issues that may arise.
4. Manage a team of shipping coordinators, providing guidance and support as needed.
5. Develop and implement efficient shipping processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
6. Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and logistics, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
7. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to the team to ensure high levels of productivity and quality of work.
8. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all shipments and transactions.
9. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in shipping operations, with at least 2 years in a management role.
3. Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and procedures.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
6. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and shipping software.
8. Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
9. Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Export Documentation Specialist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor of Arts

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

1. Implement processes and procedures for export documentation based on L/C and credit terms, ensuring compliance checks (LC & Shipping).
2. Provide attested documents from relevant authorities/ministries/chamber of Commerce.
3. Maintain communication with the bank regarding export procedures and documentation.
4. Investigate customer claims and negotiate settlements.
5. Handle documentation for certifications, lab reports, Certificate of Origin, Customs, and Insurance declarations.
6. Coordinate with logistics/shipping for timely document delivery and shipment tracking.
7. Manage communication with the shipping department about damages and inspections.
8. Maintain organized filing of all documentation and correspondence.

1. Minimize discrepant documents and charges.
2. Reduce demurrage and detention costs.
3. Prepare weekly document negotiation reports.
4. Utilize ERP system effectively.
5. Monitor slow/moving stocks.
6. Achieve OTIF (On Time In Full).
7. Ensure customer satisfaction.

1. 3-5 years in supply chain/customer service, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
2. Experience with WMS is desirable.
3. Mandatory experience with invoicing in Oracle.
4. Mandatory export documentation handling experience.
5. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Note: This job posting is active and available.

Description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Customs and International Trade Tax practice, within Tax and Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their customs and tax obligations across multiple territories. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas customs and tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, customs compliance, audit support and dispute resolution, cost-saving strategies, cross-tax advice and digital customs and international trade solutions and tools. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to help shape the trade agenda and be involved in strategic projects for customs and trade authorities in the region.

You will be part of a team that works regionally and will have the opportunity to deliver cross-territory projects, actively engaging with our global network of customs and international trade experts.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the Evolved PwC Professional framework, our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Economics, Taxation, or a related field (trade-related qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory).
  
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in customs, international trade, excise tax, and related tax/legal services. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.
  
• Previous experience in consulting or client-facing roles.
  
• Expertise in Customs and International Trade regulations, import-export taxes, customs procedures, post clearance audit and litigation.
  
• Proficiency in HS code classification, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) application, duty exemption policies, trade management solutions, and export controls.
  
• Experience in the operation of trade management solutions and ability to leverage trade technologies effectively to optimize operations, automate processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
  

Optional Skills

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Regional Sales Manager Analyt.-MEA & LDM UAE

In this role, you will ensure that all local business activities comply with ABB's trade policies and global trade regulations. You will provide essential administrative and sales support, coordinate local market communication activities, and drive continuous improvement within trade compliance processes. You will serve as the key contact for internal stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance and managing trade-related risks.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role reports to the Regional Sales Manager for Middle East & Africa in Dubai. Main stakeholders include local business management, internal trade compliance officers, legal counsel, supply chain and logistics teams, and sales.

1. Assist the Regional Manager and local business managers with administrative tasks such as reporting, presentations, travel planning, handling expense claims, and correspondence. Support visitors from global divisions and create purchase requests for non-direct production materials.
2. Serve as the primary contact for internal trade compliance inquiries, ensuring adherence to trade regulations, customs, sanctions, and export controls.
3. Manage trade compliance records, authorizations, permits, and support audits.
4. Support budgeting, event planning, and administrative functions related to sales support and market communication.

You will join a dynamic, talented, high-performing team where you can thrive.

• Experienced in administrative support within the industrial sector, with an interest or experience in trade compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with strong stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Possess relevant trade compliance certifications and work authorization in the job location (preferred).

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career, and take on meaningful challenges. Your work will have visible impact every day.

Join us. Be part of a team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

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• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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We are looking for a skilled Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all local business activities comply with our trade policies and global trade regulations. They will provide essential administrative support, coordinate local market communication activities, and drive continuous improvement within trade compliance processes. The ideal candidate will serve as the key contact for internal stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance and managing trade-related risks.

The work model for this role is hybrid, requiring the ability to balance office and remote work effectively.

This position reports to the Regional Sales Manager for Middle East & Africa in Dubai. Main stakeholders include local business management, internal trade compliance officers, legal counsel, supply chain and logistics teams, and sales.

1. Assist the Regional Manager and local business managers with tasks such as reporting, presentations, travel planning, expense claims, and correspondence. Support visitors from global divisions and create purchase requests for non-direct production materials.
2. Serve as the primary contact for internal trade compliance inquiries, ensuring adherence to trade regulations, customs, sanctions, and export controls.
3. Manage trade compliance records, authorizations, permits, and support audits.
4. Support functions related to sales support and market communication.

The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative support within the industrial sector, with an interest or experience in trade compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Detail-oriented with strong stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Possess relevant trade compliance certifications and work authorization in the job location (preferred).

We value people from diverse backgrounds and offer a dynamic work environment where you can thrive.

You will have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career, and take on meaningful challenges.

A collaborative and supportive team, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to make a visible impact every day.

Join us and be part of a team that values progress, innovation, and teamwork.

Join to apply for the Trade Compliance Specialist & Administrator role at ABB.

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Regional Sales Manager Analyt.-MEA & LDM UAE

In this role, you will ensure that all local business activities comply with ABB’s trade policies and global trade regulations. You will provide essential administrative and sales support, coordinate local market communication activities, and drive continuous improvement within trade compliance processes. You will serve as the key contact for internal stakeholders, maintaining regulatory compliance and managing trade-related risks.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role reports to the Regional Sales Manager for Middle East & Africa in Dubai. Main stakeholders include local business management, internal trade compliance officers, legal counsel, supply chain and logistics teams, and sales.

• Assist the Regional Manager and local business managers with administrative tasks such as reporting, presentations, travel planning, handling expense claims, and correspondence. Support visitors from global divisions and create purchase requests for non-direct production materials.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal trade compliance inquiries, ensuring adherence to trade regulations, customs, sanctions, and export controls.
• Manage trade compliance records, authorizations, permits, and support audits.
• Support budgeting, event planning, and administrative functions related to sales support and market communication.

You will join a dynamic, talented, high-performing team where you can thrive.

• Experienced in administrative support within the industrial sector, with an interest or experience in trade compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with strong stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Possess relevant trade compliance certifications and work authorization in the job location (preferred).

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, energy, and ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your career, and take on meaningful challenges. Your work will have visible impact every day.

Join us. Be part of a team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers

#RunwithABB

#Runwhatrunstheworld

We value people from diverse backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to learn more about us and our global solutions.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

About you and this role

Manages the companys regional efforts to ensure regulatory compliance for all aspects of importing or exporting ensuring trade regulatory compliance. Requires broadened conceptual and working knowledge and experience in job discipline to perform a range of work assignments. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience judgment and precedents to solve this role you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information to is your responsibility to use technical experience established practices and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your teams work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for any import or export related operational issues
• Understands the legal framework and policy restrictions for export or import control regimes and maintains processes for appropriate government agencies and system routines to comply
• Acts as contact point for businesses and other functions for advice and assistance in case of non-standard import/export-related operational issues or questions
• Implements new procedures/changes relative to outcome of e.g. government audits and new regulations
• Investigates regulatory implications for new business flows/material flows
• Requests licenses and ensures compliance with the conditions in the licenses

Qualifications

• Required education: University Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or other Sciences
• Required experience: 3-6 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment
• The critical competencies required for success are: supply chain management skills interpersonal effectiveness understanding customer needs and single work process activities and interactions team work taking initiative problem solving skills value creation technical proficiency in use of computer applications analytical skills and project management skills

Your Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Tariff and regulation changes
• Compliance
• regulatory
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Problem Solving and Learning

Additional notes

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Preference is given to nationals of the United Arab Emirates.
• As part of our commitment to supporting UAE national employment initiatives and in compliance with Emiratization regulations preference will be given to qualified UAE nationals. However we strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply as all applications will be considered based on merit and the specific requirements of the job.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

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The Global Trade Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of international trade activities. This position requires a deep understanding of global logistics, compliance with international trade laws, and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure seamless import and export operations.

The manager is responsible for developing strategies that improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of moving goods. They must stay informed about changes in regulations, tariffs, and policies to ensure the organization remains compliant and competitive in the global marketplace.

• Oversee and manage the entire import and export process to ensure timely delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize logistics and reduce transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations in all operations.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders for smooth import/export processes.
• Negotiate contracts and partnerships with transportation and logistics service providers.
• Monitor changes in customs laws and tariffs to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, costs, and timelines to streamline operations.
• Resolve any issues related to shipments, such as delays or discrepancies in paperwork.
• Implement technology solutions to improve the efficiency of import and export operations.
• Develop risk management strategies to minimize potential losses in international trade.
• Work closely with the finance department to manage the financial aspects of trade.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in import/export operations or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of international trade laws, tariffs, and logistics.
• Proven experience in negotiating with carriers, customs brokers, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with logistics software and an ability to implement tech-based solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team effectively under pressure.

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