Charterhouse are sourcing on behalf of a global fresh produce, food and beverage company who are looking to hire an experience Logistics Administrator - FMCG to provide 6-month maternity cover for its small, centrally located, Dubai office. Subject to a successful contract, there are potential internal opportunities to take the role permanent. Starting in August, this position offers the candidate a 5-day working week and an option to work from home on Friday.

About the role
This role will manage the documentation process for the company’s shipments inbound to destinations across the Middle East, keeping track of the shipments and interact with the shipping lines and customers in order to ensure the cargoes are delivered to the destinations in a timely manner. In addition, you will interact with customers across the Middle East to generate and manage freight orders, process order confirmations, invoice issuance and update the internal system, keeping records of the order process and providing updates to the customers on shipments. The administrative role will see the incumbent liaise with subsidiary companies in Europe, Latin America and Africa to place customer orders into their production schedules, whilst preparing internal reports on orders, shipping arrangements, budget compliance, exceptions and other matters as required. Reporting to the General Manager, you will diligently perform and manage claims processes with internal, external and shipping lines as and when required.

About you
The successful candidate will have a strong track-record within freight handling and logistics administration, specific to the food and beverage industry in the Middle East. You will be a self-starter, capable of working independently within a small team, who is comfortable interacting with customers and senior management in a professional manner. The ideal candidate will have a close eye to detail and be able to resolve any issues that develop in a proactive way, with minimum supervision.
Considering the immediate nature of the role, candidates who can join in August will only be shortlisted.