Logistics Engineer – Samsung E&A Saudi

Definition:

• Logistics Engineer stands as a channel of information and instruction and stands as a mediator between shipper/vendor, consignee/client, shipping line/agent, customs, transporter/trucking company, shipping forwarder, customs broker, site material controller, procurement team, expediting team, and logistics team.  A vital role as they are responsible for effective, on time, clear and precise information and instruction to all parties concerned. 

General Characteristics:

• A Logistics Engineer must have a suitable level of education and experience within an office environment, local and international shipping or forwarding.

Role and Responsibilities:

• To communicate effectively with clients, vendors, shippers, forwarders, transportation, customs, couriers, site and other operational departments.
• To organize and assist with training as required for newly hired staffs
• To ensure that full coordination scope are completed and maintained for all import and export shipments
• To assist clients/expeditors / logistics members to improve faster shipping/transportation with lesser cost
• To monitor cargo movement through the tracking system
• Updates customs clearance status
• Sends updates to client and all project related team
• Reviews freight rates: air, sea, courier, and land
• Liaises with custom brokers and local agents for reporting procedures
• Maintains contacts with seaport, airport, border, and other local governments key person 
• Reviews shipping drawing and transportation plan
• Coordinate with vendors and transporters of heavy cargo shipments
• Supports in Route survey if required
• Attends meeting with vendors, clients, site, and all related departments if required
• Visits seaport, airport, border if required
• Attends loading of heavy cargo if required
• Expedites all critical orders with local subcontract vendor
• Responsible for monitoring clearance, deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining accurate logs or records of all related project shipments
• Prepares invoice payment application to accounts thru SAP system
• Prepares and submits daily status to all project related team and client
• Prepares and submits logistics report as required per project
• Ensure effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily operational goals 
• Establish and manage relations with warehouses/storage yard, ocean carriers, customs broker, transporters, and clients
• Negotiate and support logistics costs meant for 3rd party logistics providers assisting yearly budget goals.
• Plan and arrange logistics required shipments.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate