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Shipping Coordinator Job in UAE
Role Profile:
Responsible for assisting the Department to achieve department objectives and company goals in a timely efficient manner.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
Keep accurate records, review information, consolidate reports and take action where necessary.
- Record and consolidate all information supplied by freight forwarders into report form.
- Check all information and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare weekly report on status of incoming shipments.
- Assist Supervisor in preparing shipping reports.
- Compile Ad-hoc reports as required.
- Check costings from freight forwarders and clearing agents against approved rates.
- Maintain, organise and catalogue all shipping records.
- Continuously track shipments progress and communicate delays or concerns to affected parties.
- Pass insurance claims to Finance for processing.
Communicate with Line Manager any variances, or improvements to be made to current department practices.
- Communicate problems to Shipping Supervisor.
- Advise Shipping Supervisor on all incoming and clearance of shipments issues.
- Advise distribution centres / merchandisers of incoming shipments.
- Responsible for the daily administration of all imports, inter-country transfers and exports.
- Provide pre-alerts on incoming shipments, compile clearance documentation and costings for shipments.
- Recommend actions which will expedite clearing processes.
Develop relationships both internal and external to achieve objectives within timescales.
- Handle queries on incoming shipments.
Communicate relevant information to Internal/external parties whilst presenting the Company in a professional manner.
- Continuously liaise with forwarding agents.
- Supply information to local clearing agents.
Knowledge:
- Senior / Secondary School Education.
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience in Shipping.
