Summary
Yokogawa is hiring a Logistics Officer in Al-Khobar. The role tracks suppliers and deliveries, arranges shipments, negotiates freight costs, and maintains import and export documentation. It also requires coordinating customs clearance and regulatory approvals, and ensuring documents meet customer contracts, letter of credit requirements, and local customs and VAT rules. The posting asks for knowledge of Incoterms 2020, SAP, MS Office, and effective communication skills.
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Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Track suppliers and ensure Timely delivery to customers as per the company’s delivery commitment which shall improve the company’s cash conversion cycle (CCC) Should pay special attention to orders with a Letter of credit(LC) or Liquidated damage(LD) and ensure timely delivery & document submission to the bank as per LC requirements without incurring any additional cost. Should have knowledge of Import/export clearance requirements in the Middle East & Africa especially on products regulation (ESMA/ ECAS, COC, SABER ) and other ministry approval such as TRA, MOFAIC, chemical etc and pre-organize them wherever possible for smooth customs clearance and delivery. Ensure to arrange all logistical documents as per the customer contract which must comply with local customs and VAT authority. Optimize shipping costs by negotiating with various freight forwarders and arrange the shipment as per project requirements. Should have a thorough knowledge of all the latest ICC Incoterms -2020 and all shipments should be handled as per agreed incoterms with customer/supplier. Should be a very good team player and share logistical knowledge such as the latest customs update, and regulations to sales&project teams and should be ready to accept any challenges as per the company’s requirements. Maintain proper documentation for all import/ export shipments.
Should have effective communication and interpersonal skills and know MS Office and SAP.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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