Company Description
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Job Description
- Engage with the freight forwarders, compare & select the appropriate company. Prepare the SOP and evaluate different alternatives.
- Liaise with all different group companies involved in the project.
- Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments for the project, ensuring timely delivery to site in accordance with project schedules.
- Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and any project-specific customs clearance requirements.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to track shipments, resolve delays, and ensure smooth clearance through Saudi customs.
- Interface closely with internal departments, including Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Project Management, to align logistics activities with project needs.
- Monitor and report on logistics status, delivery schedules, and documentation flow to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed records of shipments, costs, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi import/export regulations and project-specific delivery terms (e.g. Incoterms).
- Support risk mitigation by identifying potential bottlenecks or delays and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinate the movement and tracking of materials from suppliers to job site, including temporary warehousing if required.
- Participate in regular logistics coordination meetings and contribute to progress reports as needed
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in logistics coordination,
- Experience in handling international shipments and customs documentation.
- Familiarity with freight forwarding processes and Incoterms.
- Knowledge of Saudi Arabian customs and import regulations is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics tracking tools.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.