Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Logistics Specialist will support end‑to‑end logistics operations for all inbound air and sea shipments. You will work closely with freight forwarders and internal teams to ensure cost‑effective, timely, and compliant movement of goods.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up on all air and sea orders placed by the purchasing team to guarantee timely booking and dispatch.
• Arrange shipping orders with freight forwarders, including booking, scheduling, and confirming vessel or flight allocations.
• Negotiate freight quotes on a per‑shipment and volume basis to achieve competitive rates.
• Verify shipping documents such as bills of lading, airway bills, packing lists, certificates of origin, and commercial invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Track active containers and air shipments, escalating any delays or disruptions.
• Communicate disruptions, delays, or exceptions to procurement, sales, and operations stakeholders promptly.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, shipping operations, or logistics coordination.
• Solid understanding of air and sea freight processes, Incoterms, and customs documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and carrier booking systems.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional coordination.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or temperature‑controlled logistics is a plus.

Required skills

• Freight forwarding
• Shipping operations
• Logistics coordination
• Air freight processes
• Sea freight processes
• Incoterms
• Customs documentation
• Carrier booking systems