EgyptianEuropean

Logistics Section Head

📍 الجيزة Full-Time 💼 Senior Level (6-8 yrs) 🕐 54m ago
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Job Description

  • Import & Shipping ManagementManage the complete import process.Coordinate with suppliers regarding production readiness, shipping documents, and loading schedules.Arrange and coordinate bookings with shipping lines.Follow up on vessel schedules, ETDs, ETAs, transshipment, delays, and shipment status.Coordinate inland transportation, loading, trucking, and delivery arrangements.Ensure shipping documents are received correctly and on time.Coordinate with customs clearance team and ensure timely procedures and release of shipments.Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and transportation issues efficiently.
  • Manage the complete import process.
  • Coordinate with suppliers regarding production readiness, shipping documents, and loading schedules.
  • Arrange and coordinate bookings with shipping lines.
  • Follow up on vessel schedules, ETDs, ETAs, transshipment, delays, and shipment status.
  • Coordinate inland transportation, loading, trucking, and delivery arrangements.
  • Ensure shipping documents are received correctly and on time.
  • Coordinate with customs clearance team and ensure timely procedures and release of shipments.
  • Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and transportation issues efficiently.
  • Planning & CoordinationPrepare and maintain an updatedImport Shipment Schedule / Shipment Tracker.Coordinate closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and Project teams.Ensure logistics plans are aligned with project requirements and customer delivery commitments.Monitor critical and urgent shipments and proactively communicate potential delays.Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure proper receiving and inspection of imported goods.
  • Prepare and maintain an updatedImport Shipment Schedule / Shipment Tracker.
  • Coordinate closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and Project teams.
  • Ensure logistics plans are aligned with project requirements and customer delivery commitments.
  • Monitor critical and urgent shipments and proactively communicate potential delays.
  • Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure proper receiving and inspection of imported goods.
  • Cost & Commercial ControlObtain and compare freight and logistics quotations.Monitor freight, clearance, transportation, storage, demurrage, and other logistics costs.Develop and maintain accurate landed-cost information for imported goods.
  • Obtain and compare freight and logistics quotations.
  • Monitor freight, clearance, transportation, storage, demurrage, and other logistics costs.
  • Develop and maintain accurate landed-cost information for imported goods.
  • Documentation & ComplianceEnsure all import documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with Egyptian customs and import requirements.Maintain organized records for all shipments and import transactions.Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant authorities when required.Ensure proper documentation for financial and accounting purposes.
  • Ensure all import documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with Egyptian customs and import requirements.
  • Maintain organized records for all shipments and import transactions.
  • Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant authorities when required.
  • Ensure proper documentation for financial and accounting purposes.
  • Lead and supervise the logistics team.
  • Distribute responsibilities and monitor team performance.
  • Establish and improve logistics procedures and workflows.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport companies.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree inLogistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experiencein logistics and international imports, preferably with experience in Egypt.
  • Strong experience insea freight and international shipping.
  • Good knowledge of import procedures, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and international trade.
  • Experience dealing with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and transport companies.
  • Strong negotiation and cost-control skills.
  • Good command ofEnglish, particularly written and business English.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.
  • Good knowledge ofERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
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Opportunity as "Logistics Section Head" at EgyptianEuropean located in الجيزة on a Full-Time basis, suited for Senior Level candidates, within Marketing & Sales. Key details from listing: • Import & Shipping ManagementManage the complete import process.Coordinate with suppliers regarding production readiness, shipping documents, and loading…

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