Operations Executive

Inbound air and sea shipments are the daily workload of the Operations Executive – Import that Kintetsu World Express (Middle East) DWC LLC wants for its freight team in Dubai South. The work runs between clients, shipping lines, airlines, local agents and the KWE network, and the company asks for a background in air and sea import specifically.

About the operations executive job in Dubai

The role sits in the Import Department of the freight team, based in Dubai South. It centers on keeping inbound shipments moving in a compliant, cost-conscious way and on keeping the paperwork in order for audit checks. A supervisor or manager can assign further duties.

Responsibilities

• Manages air and sea import operations and keeps shipments moving on time
• Maintains shipment files and documentation, filing import documents correctly for audit verification
• Coordinates with airlines, shipping lines, truckers, the KWE network and customers
• Arranges the collection of original documents
• Organizes timely cargo collection and delivery
• Handles billing on schedule and keeps clients updated
• Supports internal and external clients’ business needs and prioritizes operational tasks
• Takes on other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in freight forwarding, specifically in an air and sea import department
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Customer-focused, service-oriented approach and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Initiative, adaptability, resilience, reliability, self-discipline and resourcefulness
• Negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Industry awareness and computer skills

Preferred qualifications

• University degree, ideally in Freight, Business, Logistics or a related field

How to apply

Applicants submit an updated CV through LinkedIn, or email it to the email address below with the subject line “Application – Operations Executive – Import Department”.