Summary
Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is seeking a Land Freight Coordinator in Abu Dhabi. The role coordinates vehicle arrangements, driver assignments, routes, shipments and delivery schedules, while working with service providers and responding to customer inquiries. It also involves maintaining vehicle and movement records, monitoring fuel costs, tracking performance and renewing required driver and vehicle permissions. The posting asks for 3–4 years of logistics or supply chain experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, basic English communication skills, and flexibility to work shifts and hours.
The posting
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Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading company in Supply Chain Management with global coverage positioned in the Top 50 freight forwarders worldwide. Noatum Logistics acts as a global client-centered logistics operator providing integrated value-added solutions for the supply chain of all its clients and is a specialist in international transport, project cargo, logistics and customs. With an innovative character, we offer specific, integrated, complex and added-value responses to our client's supply chain, prioritizing a long-term relationship of trust and confidence to guarantee success. We are present in 33 countries through our team of over 1,680 professionals with great experience in our sector, always putting our motto “Excellence in Logistics Services” into practice by providing high-quality services to our customers.
Job Purpose:
Oversee the efficient operation of land freight activities within the Logistics Cluster. This role involves managing vehicle arrangements, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining accurate records to support the logistics team.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
- Arrange vehicles upon request, ensuring they meet the required specifications.
- Inform drivers of their tasks, provide correct information, and follow up to ensure timely reporting.
- Obtain clear information about transportation needs before arranging vehicles.
- Minimize vehicle idle time, increase trip frequency, and ensure timely submission of driver incentives and job closures.
- Plan transportation routes, select modes of transport, and track shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Work closely with service providers to ensure efficient execution of transportation processes and on-time delivery.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics, working schedules, and monitor delivery schedules.
- Respond to customer inquiries, follow up on deliveries, and handle complaints efficiently.
- Ensure timely renewal of required permissions and certifications for drivers and vehicles.
- Maintain vehicle asset records, monitor fuel costs, and prepare accurate reports on vehicle movements and performance.
- Bachelor or equivalent; additional qualifications in logistics or business administration are a plus.
- Work experience required: 3 -4 years working experience in logistics or supply chain
- Ability to work flexible hours and in shifts required.
- Team player who can earn respect and is comfortable working in results-oriented environment.
People Management Responsibilities:
• N/A
Strategic Responsibilities:
• N/A
Qualifications
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in logistics or business administration are a plus.
Language Skills:
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills and basic communication on English is required.
Years of Experience:
• Work experience required: 3 -4 years working experience in logistics or supply chain • Ability to work flexible hours and in shifts required.
• Team player who can earn respect and is comfortable working in results-oriented environment.
Nature of Experience:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems or logistics software.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards.