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Key Operations Manager - Freight
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Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
AED 10,000 15,000/month / month
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Freight ForwardingCustoms BrokerageImport/Export OperationsDubai TradeJAMAREKCustoms Clearance
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About the Role
A well-established logistics company in Dubai is hiring a Key Operations Manager with strong freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and import/export operations experience. The role manages end-to-end freight operations, coordinates with international agents, and ensures compliance with UAE customs regulations.
Key Skills for This Role
Freight ForwardingCustoms BrokerageImport/Export OperationsDubai TradeJAMAREKCustoms Clearance
Responsibilities
- Manage end to end freight and logistics operations
- Coordinate daily operations with local and international freight agents, shipping lines, and partners
- Handle B2B communication with clients, suppliers, customs authorities, and overseas forwarders
- Oversee customs clearance processes and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations
- Manage documentation for Free Zone to Mainland transactions, Free Zone to Free Zone transfers, Import & Export shipments
- Process and monitor customs documentation through Dubai Trade and UAE Customs systems
- Coordinate shipments with international courier companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, and similar providers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and global freight forwarders
- Ensure smooth shipment execution while resolving operational issues efficiently
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Customs Brokerage
- Strong understanding of UAE Customs procedures (JAMAREK) and customs brokerage documentation
- Hands on experience using Dubai Trade
- Excellent knowledge of customs clearance, import & export documentation, Free Zone to Mainland transactions, Free Zone to Free Zone documentation
- Strong network and experience working with international freight forwarders and overseas agents
- Experience coordinating with global courier companies (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
- Excellent B2B communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and operational priorities in a fast paced environment
- Previous experience working within JAFZA and/or DAFZA operations preferred
- Existing relationships with international freight partners and logistics providers preferred
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Location: Dubai
- Work Type: Onsite
- Salary: AED 10,000 – 15,000 (DOE)
- Notice Period: Immediate joiners or short notice preferred
- We are currently hiring a Key Operations Manager for a well established logistics company in Dubai.
- We are looking for a highly experienced operations professional with a strong background in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and import/export operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end to end freight and logistics operations.
- Coordinate daily operations with local and international freight agents, shipping lines, and partners.
- Handle B2B communication with clients, suppliers, customs authorities, and overseas forwarders.
- Oversee customs clearance processes and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations.
- Manage documentation for Free Zone to Mainland transactions, Free Zone to Free Zone transfers, Import & Export shipments.
- Process and monitor customs documentation through Dubai Trade and UAE Customs systems.
- Coordinate shipments with international courier companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, and similar providers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and global freight forwarders.
- Ensure smooth shipment execution while resolving operational issues efficiently.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Customs Brokerage.
- Strong understanding of UAE Customs procedures (JAMAREK) and customs brokerage documentation.
- Hands on experience using Dubai Trade.
- Excellent knowledge of customs clearance, Import & Export documentation, Free Zone to Mainland transactions, Free Zone to Free Zone documentation.
- Strong network and experience working with international freight forwarders and overseas agents.
- Experience coordinating with global courier companies (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.).
- Excellent B2B communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and operational priorities in a fast paced environment.
Preferred
- Previous experience working within JAFZA and/or DAFZA operations.
- Existing relationships with international freight partners and logistics providers.
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