209 Shipping Coordinator jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a dedicated Operational Support Associate to join our team and assist with operational matters related to vessel handling. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and professional completion of services while maintaining accurate records and invoices.

The role involves assisting in operational matters, including vessel handling, service record creation, supplier invoice management, and customer support.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing operational support to the Operations team by assisting with vessel visits or attendance as needed.
2. Ensuring timely and professional completion of services while maintaining accurate records and invoices.
3. Creating service records in the operational system to ensure all services rendered are accurately recorded for invoicing purposes.
4. Liaising with suppliers for any invoicing requirements and ensuring supplier invoices are received in the supplier invoice management system.
5. Supporting customers with queries and requirements regarding services rendered.
6. Promptly passing operationally closed job files on for invoicing.
7. Evaluating Government ID renewals and maintaining proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.

Requirements include:

1. Graduate degree or equivalent educational qualification.
2. Knowledge of location and traffic rules, port/customs rules and regulations.
3. Proactive attitude, well-dressed, and mannered personality.
4. Good knowledge of written and spoken English language.
5. Excellent computer and phone usage skills.
6. Minimum +1 year experience in a similar field; freshers may be considered based on academics, personality, and aptitude with development plans in place.

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to handle customer inquiries, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Customer Service: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to shipments, documentation, and schedules. Provide prompt and professional support via phone, email, and other communication channels. Address and resolve customer complaints, escalating issues when necessary.
2. Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and verify shipping documents (Bill of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.). Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and company policies. Maintain accurate records of all transactions and communications.
3. Coordination & Communication: Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate shipments. Track shipments and provide status updates to customers. Assist in resolving any shipping or documentation discrepancies.
4. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve customer service and documentation efficiency. Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures for documentation processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum 1 year of experience in the shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding industry.
• A strong knowledge of shipping documentation, Incoterms, and industry regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and shipping/logistics software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, or shipping lines.
• Familiarity with import/export regulations and trade compliance.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Marsa Ocean Shipping is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Operations Executive to support daily shipping operations.

• Coordinate vessel schedules and port operations.
• Manage shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading, and port clearance.
• Track cargo movement and resolve operational concerns.

• Bachelor's degree in Shipping, Logistics, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in shipping or logistics operations.
• Excellent coordination and problem-solving abilities.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities.
• A supportive international work environment.

Hub Trading Company is a strategic business unit under the Sharjah Cooperative Society, focused on the import, export, and distribution of a wide range of consumer and commercial products. We are expanding our operations and seeking a highly organized and proactive Supply Chain & Logistics Officer to oversee the efficient flow of goods, from international procurement to local delivery.

Job Purpose:

The Supply Chain & Logistics Officer will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, shipping, customs clearance, inventory control, and local distribution. The role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of international logistics, supplier coordination, and regulatory compliance in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate international and local shipments from origin to destination, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery
• Manage documentation for import/export, including shipping instructions, customs clearance, and compliance with UAE regulations
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder cycles in coordination with the warehouse and procurement team
• Track shipment schedules, resolve delays, and optimize routes to reduce lead time and cost
• Maintain accurate records of shipping documents, customs declarations, and inventory transactions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and quality standards
• Assist in preparing reports related to logistics KPIs, costs, and supplier performance
• Support demand planning and stock allocation for distribution across channels

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or logistics, preferably in the trading, FMCG, or distribution industry
• Solid understanding of UAE import/export laws, customs clearance procedures, and logistics documentation
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple shipments or supply chain tasks under tight deadlines

• Job title: Procurement and Purchase Executive
• Job Ref: W-PROC-211101
• Opening: 2
• Career Level: Middle
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 45 years
• Products/Industries: Industrial weighing scales, measuring instruments, instrumentation & process control, industrial automation, elevators & escalators, material handling & lifting equipment, tools/meters/ power tools & hardware, industrial electronics, electro-mechanical, marine, oil & gas, MEP, HVAC, IT, manufacturing machinery, packing and batching machines, commercial kitchen equipment, POS, office automation, wholesale office supplies, IT products / LV / ELV / BMS,

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Handle directly:-
  • Purchase &Procurement including the creation of orders lists
  • Manufacturer/Supplier Communications
• Support/collaborate closely:-
  • Production engineering OEM/ODM/OBM
  • Stock monitoring
  • Products development
  • Suppliers relationship management
  • Sea freight import supervision
  • Clearance & transportation supervision

Scope of work

• The search for international and local suppliers
• Price negotiation
• Products developments, OEM, ODM
• Create order lists based on the requirements: products description, specification, illustration, quantity, and packing
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers on the requirements, prices, payments, and technical deliverables
• Coordinate internally with accounts and operations on payment as per the terms and deliverables and receiving
• Work together with operations on stock monitoring with timely re-ordering to ensure the continuous availability of products for sales
• Prepare LPO, GRN documents
• Work with operations and technicals to manage the technical and after-sales issues with the suppliers & manufacturers
• Support & assist:-
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with the freight forwarders and related logistics providers on the import and export rates, booking, payments,documents, clearance, and other logistics
  • Coordination with the suppliers and freight forwarders on the delivery schedule, shipping, transportation, warehousing
  • PL, CI, COO

Qualification

• Excellent experience within any this job "Products/Industries": 2 years
• Excellent experience in international goods purchase for trading (B2B): 2 years
• Able to understand our products in a short period, including their basic technical aspects and specs
• Able to support or handle the technical purchasing
• Able to support or handle import sea freight
• Max age: 35 years
• Experience certificate/Letter related
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a clear accent
• Excellent online search skills
• Excellent effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel for cost & pricing calculations

Qualification plus points

• Skilled and experienced in LCL/FCL coordination is a plus+
• Skilled and experienced with Chinese B2B manufacturers is a plus+
• Experience within any this job overall "scope of work" is a plus+
• Engineering degree related is a plus+
• Experience as Technical Buyer is a plus+
• Holding a UAE driving license is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on (included but not limited):-

• • Ability to understand the basics of our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

How to Apply

• Submit Your Application via Email: Send your application to
• Complete the Online Application Form: For a preferred method of submission, click the 'Apply for this job' button below to fill out and submit the official online application form.

• Job title: Sea Freight Specialist/Coordinator/Manager Assistant
• Job Ref: W-CIF-211102
• Opening: 1
• Career Level: Middle-Senior
• Location:
  • Dubai International City / Dubai Business Bay – UAE
  • Amman – Jordan
• Nationality: Any
• Max age: 35 years
• Related or closed industries: Trading or contracting of mechatronics (instrumentation & process control, automation), industrial, electronics, ELV/LV, electro-mechanical, tools and hardware, or IT equipment, office supplies & stationery, office automation.
• Apply with confidence if you match the minimum qualifications; the right candidate will receive an immediate reply

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Handle directly:-
  • Sea freight import coordination/supervision
  • Manufacturer/Supplier communications
  • Shipping forwarder communications
  • Shipment clearance & Transportation coordination/supervision
  • Local logistics coordination/supervision
• Support/collaborate closely:-
  • Export
  • Purchase

Scope of work

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with the freight forwarders and related logistics providers on the import and export rates, booking, payments,documents, clearance, and other logistics
• Coordination with the suppliers and freight forwarders on the delivery schedule, shipping, transportation, warehousing
• Coordination of shipments customs clearance
• Work together with operations on receiving and warehousing
• Prepare COO, GRN documents
• Support & assist:-
  • Price/rate negotiation
  • International purchasing

Qualification

• Experience certificate/s related is a must
• Excellent experience in LCL/FCL: more than 2 years
• Able to start handling related tasks from the start with little-to-no-handover.
• Good knowledge of freight shipments clearance & domestic logistics and able to handle
• Able to support and handle the international purchasings
• Max age: 35 years
• Able to understand our products
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Must be: Fast self-learner, confident personality, highly disciplined and organized, 100% physically fit
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach, goal-oriented in meeting your own deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Very good in delivering explanations and presentations
• Fluent in English with a very clear accent
• Excellent online search skills
• Excellent effective and efficient professional business communication
• Minimum typing speed: 25WPM
• Skilled and experienced in Word and Excel

Qualification plus points

• Experience within any this job "Products/Industries" is a plus+
• Experience within any this job overall "scope of work" is a plus+
• Hands-on experience with Projects/CRM software is a plus+
• Excellent knowledge of DG handling is a plus+
• Purchase or procurement experience is a plus+

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters
• Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on:-
  • Ability to understand our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

References

• All information provided in your application or CV must be accurate and carefully selected.
• Candidates should be able to provide any required references, supporting documents, certificates, or letters

Candidates should be able to pass a pre-employment assessment interview/test on (included but not limited):-

• • Ability to understand the basics of our products
  • MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of sea freight import process and requirements

How to Apply

• Submit Your Application via Email: Send your application to
• Complete the Online Application Form: For a preferred method of submission, click the 'Apply for this job' button below to fill out and submit the official online application form.

On behalf of our UAE-based client, an internationally active company specializing in the retail of quality home improvement and interior enhancement products, we are currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to be based in Dubai. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics operations across international supply chains, including coordination with 3PL providers and optimization of retail and e-commerce logistics flows.
The Role

• Lead and develop key departments: procurement and logistics
• Ensure continuous and efficient logistics flow from procurement to final customer delivery
• Optimize international supply chain processes across China, Europe, and other regions
• Develop logistics capabilities for federal retail chains, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms
• Control operational budgets and reduce costs without compromising service quality
• Set KPIs, drive performance, and motivate teams across all operational units
• Implement ERP systems, digital tools, and analytical processes to improve operational efficiency
  

• Higher education in technical or economic disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in logistics, procurement, or distribution
• Proficiency in international logistics, supply chain optimization, and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of retail distribution models, marketplaces, and online retail logistics
• Track record in leading process improvements and operational transformation projects
• Fluency in English and professional command of Russian
  

• Full-time position with official employment in Dubai
• Performance-based quarterly and/or annual bonus system
• Total compensation package to be discussed individually
• Professional growth opportunities in a multinational working environment
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday (5/2)
• Initial probation period: 6 months
  

• Opportunity to make a positive impact

Company Name: Fort Knox General Trading LLC

Job position: IMPORT-EXPORT Shipping Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Import-Export Shipping Coordinator who will have good knowledge of arranging and handling documentation for importing and exporting our commodities. He should have to maintain good relationships with customers, suppliers, and the logistics team for smooth functioning. The company mainly deals with food products (sugar, meat) and medical products (medical masks, gloves, etc.). He should have the experience to deal with any of the above commodities, which will be an advantage.

Job Description:

The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for the timely and accurate organization and completion of all shipping-related tasks. This position will coordinate and track shipment documents, ensure all orders are packaged, labelled, and shipped in a safe and efficient manner, and communicate with Logistics team, vendors, customers, and other departments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive and process customer orders, including verifying quantities, labelling and packaging items, and confirming accuracy.
• Process shipping and receiving paperwork, including bills of lading, packing slips, and purchase orders.
• Liaising with the buyer, customer and the logistics team.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Track shipments and delivery dates, and update customers as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding shipping information and order status.
• Schedule and coordinate pick-up and delivery of shipments.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, including dates, costs, and tracking numbers.
• Must have knowledge of UAE customs clearance and the procedure.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent
• 3- 5 years of UAE experience in a shipping/logistics role
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed.