We are looking for an experienced Export Logistics Manager to join our manufacturing facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the ideal candidate will manage the complete full-cycle export process, oversee shipping operations, maintain compliance with Saudi government documentation and customs, and streamline end-to-end logistics workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Export & Customs Management
- Direct and execute the complete full-cycle export operation from factory floor dispatch to international port of arrival.
- Manage all governmental documentation and legal compliance required by Saudi customs, ports, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Certificates of Origin, Bills of Lading, Customs Declarations, Chamber of Commerce attestation).
- Oversee relationships with customs clearance agents, freight forwarders, and shipping lines, particularly across Jeddah ports and logistics hubs.
Manufacturing Logistics & Shipping Operations
- Coordinate daily shipping schedules with manufacturing production teams to ensure smooth outbound material flow.
- Negotiate competitive shipping rates, carrier contracts, and SLAs for ocean, land, and air freight channels.
- Monitor shipping lead times, container booking availability, and vessel schedules to maintain on-time delivery targets.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including demurrage fees, freight costs, document accuracy, and transit times.
- Resolve export delays, documentation holds, and logistics bottlenecks swiftly to minimize operational downtime.
Candidate Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent.
- Experience: 10+ Years with proven track record in logistics and shipping management within a manufacturing environment, ideally based in or familiar with Jeddah.
- Export Expertise: In-depth, practical knowledge of full-cycle export procedures and Saudi government export documentation.
- Location/Sourcing: Must be currently residing in Saudi Arabia with valid transferable work authorization.
- Languages: Professional fluency in written and spoken English is strictly required.
