Logistics Specialist📣 إعلان

About Unilever

Unilever is a global company with billion people in over 190 countries using its products daily. The company focuses on brands that improve consumers' lives and communities, aiming to make sustainable living commonplace. Unilever believes in conducting business ethically to drive performance and places its people at the core of its operations, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment.

The Role of Logistics Specialist

Unilever is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage import operations, customs clearance activities, and regulatory compliance. This full-time role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods. The specialist will coordinate with government authorities, customs brokers, logistics service providers, and warehouse teams to maintain seamless import processes and adherence to all applicable regulations. This position requires 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor import shipment activities to support timely and efficient customs clearance.
• Ensure all required documentation, registrations, permits, triangulation invoice requirements, and pre-approvals are completed before shipment arrival.
• Coordinate the delivery of imported goods to designated warehouses.
• Support regulatory compliance activities, including SFDA registrations, SASO certifications, customs exemptions, and other government-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support operational excellence initiatives.

Operational Duties

• Coordinate import shipment activities, including shipment tracking, cost monitoring, payments, and system registrations.
• Liaise with government authorities and customs brokers to obtain required approvals and resolve clearance-related issues.
• Prepare and review customs clearance documentation to ensure compliance and smooth shipment processing.
• Coordinate triangulation invoice requirements and ensure compliance with customs regulations.
• Support customs exemption applications and maintain related documentation and records.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure readiness and timely receipt of imported goods.
• Monitor logistics service providers' performance and escalate operational issues when required.
• Track clearance lead times and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Follow up on empty container returns to avoid detention charges and unnecessary costs.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA, SASO, ZATCA Customs, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment, clearance, and compliance records in company systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure smooth end-to-end import operations.
• Support reporting activities by providing logistics performance data and KPI analysis.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing logistics and import operations.

Experience Required

This role requires 0-1 years of experience in logistics or a related field, focusing on import operations and customs clearance.