Shipping Operations Assistant / Procurement Operations Assistant / Product Development Assistant

We're Hiring: Shipping Operations Assistant / Procurement Operations Assistant / Product Development AssistantLocation: United Arab Emirates (Remote)Employment Type: Part-TimeExperience Level: Mid-Level to SeniorWork Arrangement: Fully RemoteAbout UsWe are a globally focused organization supporting businesses through shipping operations, procurement coordination, product development, and supply chain activities. Our teams help coordinate shipments, purchasing workflows, supplier information, product requirements, and cross-functional projects to support efficient operations and successful product delivery. We value organized professionals who combine attention to detail, operational awareness, and strong coordination skills.The RoleWe are seeking a proactive Shipping Operations Assistant / Procurement Operations Assistant / Product Development Assistant to support shipping administration, procurement operations, supplier coordination, and product development activities. You will help monitor shipments and purchase orders, maintain supplier and product information, coordinate operational requirements, and support teams throughout procurement and product development processes.This part-time, fully remote opportunity offers flexible working hours and exposure to shipping operations, procurement, supplier management, product development, and supply chain workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with shipping, procurement, supplier, product development, and supply chain administration.Monitor shipments, purchase orders, delivery schedules, supplier orders, and outstanding operational activities.Coordinate with carriers, freight providers, suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders.Maintain accurate shipment, purchase order, supplier, product, SKU, and operational records.Assist with preparing and verifying bills of lading, packing lists, purchase orders, invoices, shipping records, and procurement documentation.Follow up on shipment delays, delivery updates, supplier confirmations, purchase order changes, and outstanding documentation.Support supplier research, quotation collection, product sourcing, and procurement coordination activities.Assist product development teams with product specifications, samples, product information, documentation, and development schedules.Maintain product development trackers, supplier details, product specifications, sample status, approvals, and project documentation.Coordinate with product, procurement, logistics, inventory, quality, finance, and operations teams to support project requirements.Assist with comparing supplier quotations, product options, specifications, lead times, and basic purchasing information.Prepare shipping reports, procurement summaries, product development updates, supplier reports, and operational trackers.Assist with resolving shipment discrepancies, supplier issues, product information gaps, procurement delays, and documentation errors.Identify opportunities to improve shipping visibility, procurement efficiency, supplier coordination, and product development workflows.RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Product Development, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field is preferred.Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in shipping, procurement, supplier coordination, product development, sourcing, or a related function is preferred.Strong understanding of shipping operations, procurement processes, supplier coordination, product development workflows, and supply chain administration.Familiarity with ERP, TMS, procurement systems, product information platforms, spreadsheets, project management tools, and digital collaboration software.Excellent attention to detail when handling shipment information, purchase orders, supplier data, product specifications, and operational documentation.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple orders, shipments, suppliers, and project deadlines.Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to identify discrepancies and operational issues.Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective supplier and cross-functional coordination abilities.Strong research and documentation skills with a high level of accuracy.Reliable, proactive, methodical, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.What We OfferFlexible part-time hours with a fully remote working arrangement.Competitive compensation aligned with experience and shipping, procurement, and product development responsibilities.Exposure to shipping operations, procurement systems, supplier management, sourcing, and product development processes.Opportunities to strengthen logistics coordination, procurement administration, supplier management, and product development skills.Professional development through hands-on involvement in supply chain and product operations improvement initiatives.A collaborative environment focused on operational accuracy, supplier performance, efficient procurement, and successful product delivery.