Senior Export Specialist

Location:

• 10th of Ramadan

Key Accountabilities:

• Follow up with the internal departments (finance, planning, quality, warehousing, and dispatch).
• Review shipment details and verify the completeness and accuracy of all related information.
• Obtain, review, and evaluate freight quotations to select the most suitable option.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and their agents.
• Arrange and book cargo space with shipping lines or freight forwarders.
• Arrange or follow up on cargo insurance documentation, when applicable.
• Monitor and confirm vessel sailing schedules or flight departure dates.
• Review shipping documents and ensure their accuracy and compliance with shipment requirements.
• Track shipment sailing and arrival dates and notify the concerned departments accordingly.
• Follow up on the receipt of original shipping documents.
• Deliver shipping documents to the client and banks promptly.
• Follow up on the settlement of freight charges in accordance with the company's approved financial procedures.
• Perform any other international shipping-related duties assigned by the Head of Export.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of shipping procedures and enhance the efficiency of international shipping operations.

Qualifications & Education:

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international shipping

Skills:

• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse shipping data and prepare reports.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of International Commercial Terms (Incoterms).
• Knowledge of shipping documents, including:
• Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Air Waybill (AWB)
• Packing List
• Commercial Invoice
• Certificate of Origin
• And other related shipping documents.
• Teamwork spirits