Export Logistics Specialist / Manager – Perfumes & Cosmetics

About the role

The Export Logistics Specialist / Manager will lead the end‑to‑end export process for perfume and cosmetics shipments, ensuring timely delivery, accurate documentation, and full compliance with customs and Dangerous Goods regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage export shipments by sea, air and land from order confirmation to final delivery.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and international customers for Dangerous Goods (DG) acceptance.
• Prepare and verify export documents such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, B/L, AWB and customs paperwork.
• Handle Class 3 Flammable Liquids, ensuring compliance with IATA DGR and IMDG standards.
• Oversee Dubai Customs, Dubai Trade and JAFZA export procedures, container bookings, loading schedules and shipment tracking.
• Negotiate freight rates, control logistics costs and produce export logistics reports.
• Liaise with Sales, Warehouse, Production and Finance to guarantee smooth export operations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of export logistics or international shipping experience, with mandatory UAE exposure.
• Background in perfume, cosmetics, FMCG, chemicals or manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Dangerous Goods, IATA DGR, IMDG, UAE Customs, Dubai Trade and JAFZA.
• Proven ability to manage sea and air freight, export documentation and customs clearance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and fluent in English.

Required skills

• Dangerous Goods handling
• IATA DGR compliance
• IMDG regulations
• UAE Customs procedures
• Dubai Trade system
• JAFZA export processes
• Sea freight operations
• Air freight operations
• Export documentation preparation
• MS Excel