Logistic Specialist

Your tasks

1. Freight & Carrier Management:

• Maintain continuous communication with local and international freight forwarders (sea and air).
• Negotiate rates and terms to secure the most cost-effective and efficient shipping solutions.

1. Marine & Cargo Insurance:

• Execute and manage marine and air freight insurance policies for all incoming international shipments.

1. Import Documentation & Customs Pre-Clearance:

• Conduct thorough reviews of all import documents (commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.).
• Coordinate closely with customs brokers to identify and prepare required certificates prior to shipment arrival.

1. Free Zone Operations:

• Manage Free Zone logistics operations and handle all related paperwork and approvals for inbound and outbound shipments.

1. Shipment & Document Tracking:

• Track import shipments against production/inventory requests.
• Issue acceptance of transfer/waiver notices and follow up with shipping agents to collect necessary documents.

1. Customs Clearance & Inland Transport:

• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure smooth, timely, and compliant customs clearance.
• Liaise with the Fleet/Transport Management team to schedule cargo dispatch and arrival according to estimated clearance dates.

1. Governmental & Regulatory Affairs:

• Interact directly with relevant Egyptian government authorities to obtain required permits and approvals, including:
• Ministry of Foreign Trade
• General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC)
• Industrial Control Authority (ICA)
• National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, import/export, and customs procedures within Egypt.
• Technical Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of sea and air freight operations, cargo insurance, and import documentation review.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian customs laws, Free Zone regulations, and regulatory authority compliance (GOEIC, NTRA, ICA, Ministry of Trade).
• Key Skills:
• Excellent communication and correspondence skills with local and overseas agents and shipping lines.
• Strong negotiation skills to minimize freight costs and transit times.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.