Logistics Coordinator

Company Description

With more than ‎160 sales and logistics facilities in over ‎70 countries, highly
efficient in-house production and more than ‎6,000 employees, the Doka Group is
one of the world's leading companies for developing, manufacturing and
distributing modern system formwork technology. Our strong and effective sales
organization gives construction firms all over the world swift access to
pathbreaking formwork solutions and services for all areas of cast-in-place
building construction.

To continue building our high level of service for our customers, the Doka
Group not only invests in its employees' professional and personal career
development but also sets great store by foresighted personnel planning.

Job Description

Are you passionate about Logistics? Are Import, Export and Material Management
hot topics for you? And are you looking for a new, rewarding opportunity in
Logistics right now?
Read on! We are looking for a self-driven, detail-oriented Logistics
Coordinator to become part of our Logistics / Operations Team. Your passion
for logistics and material processing coupled with at least three years of
experience in a dynamic Logistics/Operations/Commercial environment is what
will make you successful in this role. If you are looking to work for a
reputed international company within a multicultural team based in Dubai, then
this role is an exciting opportunity for you.
As our Logistics Coordinator, you will be the go-to person and expert for all
logistics-related matters, in particular material management, import and
export, as well as day-to-day Operations tasks. In your new role, you'll work
closely with our Team Leaders Logistics and Head of Operations and a variety
of other stakeholders. Does this sound like a new professional opportunity
you're ready to take on?
Amazing! Then this could be you we're looking for to become part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Performing day-to-day tasks such as manual item corrections, re-bookings and transfers
* Taking responsibility for the accuracy of material availability & conducting regular availability checks
* Monitoring stock levels and handling stock replenishments
* Being the go-to person for internal stakeholders such as our Sales team regarding material availability
* Coordinating inbound/outbound container shipments in collaboration with our Yard Operations team
* Creating import and export declarations (Dubai Trade Portal) and ensuring all import, export and procurement relevant documentation is being documented and archived
* Efficiently monitoring and executing imports including local clearance procedures
* Preparing export documents such as pro-forma invoices, packing lists and CoO
* Taking responsibility for the accuracy of invoices from other Doka countries & HQ and ensuring invoices are posted in our internal system (incl. allocation of clearing charges)
* Ensuring exports to other Doka countries & markets are executed efficiently & effectively
* Handling regular, administrative tasks such as month-end closing and ensuring adherence to logistics-related Free Zone requirements & regulations within JAFZA
* Assisting with procurement tasks, i.e. LPR/LPO issuance, ensuring necessary approvals are obtained
* Pro-actively supporting our (Yard) Operations team with the annual stock take
* Assisting the Team Leader Logistics / Head of Operations with further operational logistics tasks

Qualifications
* Entrepreneurial thinker with a background in Business Administration, Logistics or similar field
* At least ‎3 years of experience in a dynamic Logistics, Material Management or Commercial environment
* Experience in construction environment in the UAE, Middle East and/or JAFZA is a plus
* Process and improvement driven analytical thinker, passionate about logistics
* Well-organized with well-developed numerical ability and attention to detail
* Confident, self-driven individual with a hands-on attitude
* Excellent communication skills in English are a must
* Honest & reliable team player

Additional Information

Years of Experience: ‎3 years
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree / College Degree
Job Type : Full time
Location: Dubai, UAE