Job description
Job Summary:
Freight forwarding Officer /Senior officer Location - King Abdullah Economic city (KAEC), Jeddah Department Freight Forwarding / Logistics Reporting To Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager Employment Type Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Key Responsibilities
Shipper Performance Monitoring
· Track and evaluate performance of shippers in India, Korea, and China
· Ensure shipments are dispatched and delivered according to schedule
· Identify delays, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement
Shipment Tracking & Coordination
· Maintain accurate records of inbound shipments
· Ensure timely updates on shipment status to internal teams
· Coordinate with vendors, operations, and management for smooth shipment flow
Reporting & Documentation
· Prepare performance reports on shippers for management
· Maintain all shipping documents, invoices, and shipment records
· Assist in audits and internal reviews related to inbound shipments
Compliance & Coordination
· Ensure shipments comply with company SOPs and regulatory requirements
· Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding shipment issues or delays
· Support continuous improvement initiatives in inbound freight operations
Requirements:
- Qualifications & Experience
- · Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- · 2–4 year’s experience in freight forwarding or logistics coordination
- · Experience with import shipments and shipper management
- · Knowledge of shipping documentation and trade compliance
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- Skills & Competencies
- · Strong analytical and tracking skills
- · Should know In-co terms.
- · Ocean routes and situation analyzing skill
- · Excellent coordination and communication abilities
- · Attention to detail and accuracy
- · Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple shipments
- · Proficient in MS Excel and freight tracking systems
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- Language Requirements
- · English: Good (spoken & written)
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- KPIs
- · Timely and accurate updates on inbound shipments
- · Shipper performance improvement metrics
- · Reduction in shipment delays or discrepancies
- · Accuracy of shipment records and reporting
Preferred candidate
Years of experience
No experience required
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma