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Operations Specialist
Tawzef for Recruitment & HR ConsultancyOperations Specialist coordinating logistics and shipments in Cairo. Managing rates, documentation, and relations with carriers and customers.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Freight Forwarding and Logistics, with a strong understanding of international shipping regulations and customs clearance. Proficient in managing shipping documentation and optimizing costs through effective negotiation and communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Freight Forwarding ExperienceInternational Shipping RegulationsCustoms Clearance KnowledgeMS Excel ProficiencyNegotiation Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Shipping Documentation ManagementQuotation PreparationShipment TrackingCost OptimizationOperational Reporting
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
MS WordMS PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
LogisticsSupply ChainShipping LinesTrade Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate rates with worldwide agents, carriers, and shipping lines.
- Prepare quotations and follow up with customers to meet shipping requirements and optimize costs.
- Secure vessel space and manage shipment bookings.
- Coordinate with agents, shipping lines, trucking providers, and customs clearance teams.
- Track shipments from loading to final delivery and provide regular status updates.
- Prepare, review, and manage shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BLs), invoices, and shipment records.
- Monitor shipment arrivals and communicate arrival notices to customers.
- Maintain strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
- Prepare daily and weekly operational reports.
- Verify carrier invoices and coordinate payment requests with the finance department.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Shipping Lines (is a must)
- Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations, customs clearance, and trade compliance.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements