Import and Logistics Analyst

Job description

How about building your career at one of the largest food companies in the world? Come work for the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, a company that is present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special, we fuel lives through quality, innovation and the people who make it all happen. What will you do at the employer? • Coordinate import, customs clearance and transportation activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials to our factory while minimizing delays and delay costs. • Manage and verify import documentation, including invoices, packing lists, health and halal certificates, and ensure compliance with customs regulations and internal procedures. • Create and maintain purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), inbound deliveries and shipping records in SAP, including inter-company transactions and logistics expense provisions. Ensure accurate payment reservations, cost allocation and alignment with contractual agreements • Analyze cost discrepancies, reconcile Supplier Account Statements (SOA) and outstanding judgments, and coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable teams to resolve payment related issues. • Collaborate with suppliers, customs agents, carriers, 3PL service providers and internal teams to manage shipments, warehouse activities and undertake numbering requirements, including Jeddah and Dammam port operations. • Maintain accurate operational records, proactively resolve shipping and documentation issues, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with HSE and food safety standards. What type of profile are we looking for? • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and Logistics, supply chain management or related field • Experience in import operations, customs clearance, logistics coordination and related documentation processes • At least 2 years of experience in inventory management and SAP, including purchasing and logistics operations • Knowledge of purchase order management, invoice settlement, logistics costs and supplier coordination • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and proficiency in the English language. Arabic language is an advantage • Currently residing in, Saudi Arabia, or willing to relocate What are the core competencies for this role? • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Excellent planning, organizational and time management capabilities • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment • Proactive, collaborative and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities What can you expect from the employer? • To be part of a global, collaborative and dynamic business environment • A strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees and the environment we serve. • Vertical, horizontal and cross-functional growth opportunities

Requirements

• · Arabic language is an advantage
• Currently residing in, Saudi Arabia, or willing to relocate What are the core competencies for this role

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