We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our team in the Food Industry in Saudi Arabia.
We’re looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in logistics, international shipping, and customs clearance in Saudi Arabia, someone who understands the process beyond just tracking shipments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and follow up on shipments from the time they are dispatched until they arrive in Saudi Arabia and are fully cleared.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and transport providers.
- Follow up on international shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery.
- Manage and follow up on customs clearance requirements in Saudi Arabia.
- Handle shipment-related requirements through the FASAH platform.
- Review and ensure accuracy of shipping and customs documentation.
- Follow up on customs declarations, inspections, duties, fees, and shipment release.
- Ensure imported food shipments meet applicable Saudi requirements.
- Resolve shipment, documentation, and customs clearance issues.
- Monitor ETAs, shipment status, clearance progress, and delivery timelines.
- Maintain accurate shipment trackers and logistics records.
- Monitor logistics costs, including freight, clearance, demurrage, detention, and storage.
- Prepare regular shipment and logistics status reports.
Requirments:
- 3-5+ years of hands-on logistics experience.
- Strong experience in international shipping and customs clearance in Saudi Arabia.
- Practical knowledge of the Saudi customs clearance process and FASAH platform.
- Experience dealing with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transport companies.
- Experience with food product imports is highly preferred.
- Good knowledge of shipping and import documentation.
- Strong follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent command of both Arabic and English is a must.