Express or Airfreight Logistics Specialist
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Manage time-critical logistics operations, ensuring efficient express shipment management, compliance with regulations, and strong stakeholder coordination in the MEA region.
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Logistics Specialist
To manage and execute time-critical (express) logistics operations across the MEA region, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity, optimized shipping solutions, and strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Express Shipment Management
- Handle urgent and time-sensitive shipments (air/express courier)
- Ensure fastest and most cost-effective routing for critical deliveries
- Coordinate with global suppliers and mother plants for priority dispatch
- Provide round-the-clock support for critical business requirements
- Act as escalation point for urgent logistics issues and delays
- Ensure immediate response and resolution for shipment disruptions
End-to-End Shipment Coordination
- Manage booking, documentation, customs clearance, and delivery
- Track shipments proactively and ensure on-time delivery (OTIF)
- Liaise with freight forwarders, couriers, and transport partners
MEA Logistics Expertise
- Navigate regional complexities (customs regulations, country-specific requirements)
- Ensure compliance with import/export laws across MEA markets
- Manage cross-border shipments efficiently
Manufacturing & Supply Understanding
- Aligning logistics priorities with production and supply urgency
- Understand critical spare parts / consumables impact on operations
- Support plant-to-customer emergency movements
Digitalization & Systems
- Utilize ERP and logistics systems for shipment tracking and reporting
- Drive digital solutions for visibility, automation, and process efficiency
- Maintain accurate and real-time shipment data
Commercial & Cost Management
- Optimize express freight costs without compromising urgency
- Negotiate rates with logistics service providers
- Monitor and control logistics spent on emergency shipments
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with Customer Service, Sales, and Supply Chain teams
- Provide real-time updates to internal stakeholders
- Ensure high customer satisfaction during critical deliveries
Risk & Contingency Handling
- Identify potential delays and implement alternative solutions
- Manage disruptions such as flight delays, customs hold, or regional issues
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