Trade Operations Senior Specialist

Responsibilities:
  • Working closely with our trading and shipping teams for seaborne deliveries from and to Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.
  • Daily correspondences with Suppliers, Customers, Shipping Agents, Banks, Surveyors, etc., for documentation issues regarding cross-border shipments at both purchase & sales ends and responsible for timely preparation of cargo documents required for importation of goods at the destination country, 10-15 documents for each shipment.
  • Processing Letters of Credit & Collections and other bank operations under the guidance of UCP600, ISBP 745, URC 522, etc., regulations and handling invoicing/ invoice processing at both purchase & sales ends, arranging goods’ inspections where required and reporting.
  • Carrying out communication with internal and external parties, such as customers, suppliers, banks, surveyors, shipping agents, etc., during the handling of shipments.
  • This position will be based in Dubai.
Requirements:
  • University degree, preferably in logistics, international trade, trade finance, maritime business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar function (i.e., shipping/forwarding, export departments of preferably multinational companies, foreign trade/ trade finance departments in banks, or similar).
  • Considerable knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP 745, ISP 98, URC 522, Incoterms 2020, Bill of Lading Terms & Conditions, International Invoicing Practices, etc.
  • Advanced / Upper Intermediate Proficiency in the English language. Knowledge of French or other languages is an asset.
  • Having experience in ERP systems (JD Edwards & SAP preferred).
  • Considerable computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • Result-focused and high attention to detail.
  • Excellent planning & time management skills, analytical thinking & problem-solving skills, and professional demeanor.
  • Structured and target-oriented working style with strong customer focus.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills, team player, flexible, stress-tolerant, and hard working.
  • Good understanding of different cultures.
  • Ability to work in a complex, demanding, and fast-paced environment.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

HR Team