About the Role
Baker Hughes, a global leader in energy technology, is seeking a Logistics Professional to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is specifically for Saudi Nationals and focuses on managing and optimizing logistics operations to ensure the seamless movement of goods and materials within the energy value chain. As part of an organization operating in 120 countries, you will contribute to a company committed to making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end import and export operations, including shipment booking, Air Waybill (AWB) creation, and transport arrangements.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers for shipment execution and customs clearance.
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation such as invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), Letter of Credit (LC) compliance, and Harmonized System (HS) codes.
- Monitor and track shipments, identifying and resolving potential delays, customs issues, and associated risks.
- Perform freight cost analysis and engage in negotiation to optimize logistics expenses.
- Maintain daily communication with internal teams (procurement, warehouse, manufacturing) and external stakeholders.
- Oversee warehouse and inventory activities, including material verification, packing, and stock monitoring.
- Ensure accurate shipment preparation, correct labeling, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), receiving accuracy, and shipment milestone closure.
- Maintain accurate system records within SAP, including shipment data, Goods Receipt (GR) posting, and documentation uploads.
- Support project logistics planning, manage supplier follow-ups, and ensure the availability of critical materials.
- Handle customer logistics issues and complaints, providing necessary documentation and support for resolution.
- Prepare operational reports and dashboards to communicate performance and insights.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a logistics role.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
Required Skills
- Logistics Management
- Import & Export Operations
- Shipment Booking and AWB Creation
- Transport Arrangements
- Freight Forwarder, Carrier, and Customs Broker Coordination
- Shipping Documentation Preparation and Verification
- Shipment Monitoring and Tracking
- Risk Resolution
- Freight Cost Analysis and Negotiation
- Internal and External Stakeholder Coordination
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
- Material Verification, Packing, and Stock Monitoring
- Shipment Labeling, Safety, and Quality Compliance
- KPI Tracking (OTD, Receiving Accuracy, Milestone Closure)
- System Record Maintenance (SAP)
- Shipment Data Entry, GR Posting, and Documentation Uploads
- Project Logistics Planning and Supplier Follow-ups
- Critical Material Availability Management
- Customer Logistics Issue Resolution and Complaint Handling
- Operational Reporting and Dashboard Preparation
- Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires Saudi National candidates only.
