Transport, Trade & Logistics Specialist-Emirati Talent

Overview

Local Sales Operations Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

• In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate, execute, and optimize end‑to‑end logistics operations to ensure the efficient and timely flow of goods.
• This role supports daily coordination with the planning and fulfilment team, transportation, inbound/outbound execution, Trade and compliance, documentation, and inventory control activities, while maintaining high service levels and operational accuracy.
• The work model for the role is: **{onsite}**
• This role is contributing to the **{Electrification}** in **{UAE}**.
• You will be mainly accountable for:
• All Trade Compliance & Regulatory Control process
• Own day-to-day execution of trade compliance activities in line with ABB and UAE/GCC regulations
• Ensure correct HS classification, country of origin, and documentation before shipment execution
• Coordinate closely with Local trade & compliance officer on vendor qualification (SAP Ariba), restricted party checks, and audit requirements
• Act as the checkpoint to prevent non-compliant shipments from being released
• Handling all Customs Clearance & Authority Coordination
• Lead all interactions with UAE customs and relevant authorities to ensure smooth import/export clearance
• Proactively resolve clearance issues, inspections, duty disputes, and documentation queries
• Attend customs meetings when required and stay updated on regulatory changes affecting operations
• Drive faster clearance cycles to avoid storage, demurrage, and delivery delays
• Make sure of Documentation Accuracy & Control
• Ensure timely execution of inbound and outbound shipments in line with customer commitments
• supports the selection process of forwarders and customs brokers. Collaborates with the warehouse team or 3PL (third-party logistics provider) to verify that all relevant processes for unloading/loading are in place, controlled and documented. Help to ensure continuous review and improvement.
• Manage daily operations with freight forwarders and transport providers
• Monitor performance, cost, and service levels against agreed KPIs
• Handling all Issue Resolution & Claims Handling, responsible of Inbound Control & Discrepancy Management

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor or higher Degree in Supply chain
• Minimum 5-7 years in logistics company or logistics department
• Strong knowledge of GCC customs law, Export and import Trade rules
• Contract review experience
• Process oriented, focused on standardization, streamlining and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, meticulous, a good team player and able to work independently
• Supply chain fundamentals
• Excellent Analytical, presentation and Computational Skills & Business acumen
• SAP basis + SAP Ariba preferably
• Advanced Excel, Power point, Power BI or a similar BI tool will be a plus
• What’s in it for you?
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• We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes.
• You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals.
• Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward

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