Logistics Coordinator (Export LC)

About the role

The Logistics Coordinator in Dubai plans, coordinates and monitors the movement of goods, materials and shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. The role covers transportation coordination, vendor and carrier liaison, inventory records, shipment tracking and compliance with logistics and company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Sales department on Letter of Credit (LC) openings and amendments, and monitor the export LC follow-up sheet provided by Sales
• Verify Export LC conditions and prepare shipping instructions with CO instructions, sent to factories with the LC copy
• Coordinate with advising banks on arrival, confirmation and receipt of the original Export LC, and negotiate documents with banks once LC requirements are met
• Coordinate with the Accounts department for payments to shipping companies, embassies and the Chamber of Commerce
• Work with factories on document copies needed for Export LC negotiation and confirm BL issuance and shipping certificates in Dubai
• Process documents for Export LC negotiation under UCP600 (invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, document legalization) and register sales transactions in the Order & Sales system
• Upload and maintain complete sets of shipping documents in the internal database for audit purposes, and assist distributors with clearing and documentation
• Handle other administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Graduate or bachelor's degree
• Mandatory 3-5 years of experience in Export Letter of Credits and logistics coordination
• Experience in the tyre or automotive industry is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong organizational and coordination skills in a multi-cultural environment

Required skills

• MS Office, especially Excel
• Database software