Import and Logistics Analyst

About MBRF

MBRF is a company that impacts thousands of families globally by providing quality and innovation. The company focuses on nourishing life through its products and the contributions of its employees.

The Role: Import and Logistics Analyst

MBRF is seeking an Import and Logistics Analyst to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and involves managing import operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to the Jeddah factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate import operations, customs clearance, and transportation activities to ensure timely delivery of materials to the Jeddah factory, minimizing delays and demurrage costs.
• Manage and verify import documentation, including invoices, packing lists, health, and HALAL certificates, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and internal procedures.
• Create and maintain purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), inbound deliveries, and shipment records in SAP, including intercompany transactions and logistics expense provisions.
• Monitor purchase order conditions, supplier invoices, and logistics costs, ensuring accurate payment bookings, cost allocation, and alignment with contractual agreements.
• Analyze cost discrepancies, reconcile supplier statements of account (SOA) and outstanding provisions, and coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable teams to resolve payment-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customs agents, transporters, 3PL providers, and internal teams to manage shipments, warehouse activities, and documentation requirements, including Jeddah and Dammam port operations.
• Maintain accurate operational records, proactively resolve shipment and documentation issues, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with HSE and food safety standards.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment and Growth Opportunities

MBRF offers a global, collaborative, and dynamic working environment. The company maintains a strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees, and the environment. Employees can expect vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities within the organization.