Senior Logistics Coordinator

About SARA Group

SARA Group operates with a core focus on authenticity, fostering open collaboration, and continuous improvement. The company values genuine interactions to cultivate an environment where ideas and connections thrive, leading to positive outcomes.

The Role

SARA Group is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing end-to-end import operations, customs clearance, and freight activities within Saudi Arabia. The coordinator will ensure compliant and efficient shipment execution across sea, air, and land transportation, with a focus on Saudi regulatory requirements and timely cargo delivery. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import shipments into Saudi Arabia via sea, air, and land, ensuring timely and efficient cargo movement.
• Coordinate and manage customs clearance through FASAH, ensuring compliance with ZATCA requirements and applicable Saudi import regulations.
• Handle SABER/SASO requirements, SALEEM compliance, product registrations, and shipment-related certificates.
• Manage SFDA approvals and clearance requirements for applicable products.
• Prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), and other import documentation.
• Ensure accurate HS code classification, customs duty calculations, and compliance with applicable import requirements.
• Work directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and relevant authorities to facilitate smooth shipment clearance and delivery.
• Manage clearance procedures across Saudi seaports, airports, and land borders.
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve customs clearance issues, and proactively address delays to ensure timely cargo release and delivery.
• Monitor freight charges, customs duties, demurrage, detention, port charges, and other shipment-related expenses.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international trade regulations, and Saudi import procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, clearance documentation, and daily shipment status reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant logistics, import, and customs clearance experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Current experience in an import logistics, customs clearance, or freight forwarding role within KSA.
• Proven experience independently managing end-to-end import and customs clearance activities.
• Experience handling multiple product categories and associated regulatory requirements is preferred.

Required Skills

• Practical, end-to-end experience managing Saudi import shipments and customs clearance activities on a daily basis.
• Strong working knowledge of ZATCA, FASAH, SABER, SASO, SALEEM, and applicable Saudi import regulations.
• Experience preparing and verifying import documentation, HS codes, customs duties, and shipment-related certificates.
• Practical experience coordinating sea, air, and land shipments, including clearance through Saudi ports, airports, and land borders.
• Experience handling SFDA approvals and product clearance requirements, where applicable.
• Ability to independently resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, and regulatory challenges.
• Strong coordination skills with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and regulatory authorities.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• A proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of managing daily shipment operations independently and ensuring timely, compliant cargo delivery.

Benefits

SARA Group offers access to e-learning, educational programs, and personalized development plans. The company provides on-demand mental health coaching and initiatives that support wellbeing.

All benefits and programs are subject to company policy and eligibility criteria.