Imports and Exports Specialist

Job description / Role

Documentation and Process Knowledge:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of document requirements for Import and Export into UAE by Air, Sea, and land, including Invoice, Packing List, Delivery Advice, Certificate of Origin, and MOFAIC attestations.
• Coordinate with Overseas Agents for DAP and DDP shipments, ensuring checking pre-alerts for imports,
compliance with commercial documentation and consignee preparedness.
• Coordinate collection of delivery orders from shipping lines.
• Facilitate payment release by liaising with the finance team.
• Knowledge of issuing Delivery Orders through Dubai Trade Portal.
• Familiarity with issuing Delivery Orders through DNATA Calogi portal or manual processes.
• Prepare letters for Shipping lines, DNATA, and Airlines to facilitate the issuance of Delivery Orders and
other import & export processes.

HS Code Knowledge:
• Identify HS codes and understand customs document requirements for imports & exports into Freezones
& UAE mainland.
• Awareness of GCC regulations such as SASO, KUCAS, etc. is preferred.

Short Landing & Other Unexpected Issues:
• Resolve issues related to cargo short landing, pilferage, container shutouts, roll-overs, container damage,
demurrage, and other unexpected disruptions & cost escalations in Sea and Air Shipments.

Sea Shipment Exports:
• Manage the entire export shipment cycle from shipment confirmation to shipment sailing, including SI
Submissions, BL draft confirmations, and ensuring all cut-offs are met by closely coordinating with
customers.

Warehouse Activities:
• Handle warehouse activities for CLFL clients and overseas partners, including physical checks, stock
reports with the help of photos and videos, and submissions to management.

Salary:
AED 8,000 to 9,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

• Manage import/export logistics in the UAE, ensuring compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and resolution of shipment challenges via air, sea, and land. Optimize processes for smooth transportation and oversee documentation compliance. Lead a team, streamline operations, coordinate with agents, and enhance client satisfaction. Implement strategic pricing and contribute to the company's growth.

About the Company

Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors.

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