Logistics Specialist

General QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, International Trade and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field,At least five years of hands-on experience in shipping or logistics, preferably in manufacturing, industrial products, electrical equipment, metal products or project-based manufacturing logistics,Practical experience in import, export, freight forwarding coordination and shipping documentation,Professional fluency in both Turkish and English, written and spoken,Working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system, including delivery and inventory-related processes, together with strong Excel skills; experience with SAP SD/MM modules is preferred,Ability to resolve operational issues independently, coordinate across departments and communicate effectively with customers and service providers,Willingness to work on site in Dubai and directly manage day-to-day operations during the initial stage of the role,Experience with logistics operations in the United Arab Emirates or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, cross-border road freight, customs clearance or India-related shipping operations is preferred,Experience in freight cost optimisation, the introduction of key performance indicators and the development of standard operating procedures is preferred,Experience coordinating or supervising a small multicultural operations team is preferred.Job DescriptionPrepare and execute daily and weekly dispatch and loading schedules based on material readiness and customer priorities,Coordinate domestic deliveries within the United Arab Emirates (UAE), shipments between Türkiye and the UAE, and outbound shipments from the UAE to GCC countries, India and other markets,Arrange road, sea and air freight with carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers; coordinate customs clearance activities and monitor shipments through final delivery,Obtain and compare freight quotations, monitor logistics costs and recommend practical improvements in cost efficiency and operational performance,Prepare or verify packing lists, delivery notes and other shipping documents, ensuring consistency with orders and the physical cargo being shipped,Coordinate with production, planning, sales and warehouse teams, as well as customers, on shipping readiness, delivery commitments and special loading instructions,Track deliveries and material movements in SAP or a comparable ERP system; investigate discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the responsible teams,Monitor on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, delays and freight performance; prepare clear operational reports and develop standard operating procedures,Support the training, work allocation and day-to-day coordination of additional shipping and logistics staff as operations expand, progressively assuming broader team coordination responsibilities.