Summary
SARA Group is hiring a Senior Logistics Coordinator in Riyadh to manage import operations and customs clearance in Saudi Arabia. The role covers sea, air, and land shipments, shipping documentation, product registrations and approvals, shipment tracking, freight costs, and coordination with brokers, carriers, and authorities. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant KSA experience and practical knowledge of Saudi import requirements, including ZATCA, FASAH, SABER, SASO, SALEEM, and SFDA processes. A bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
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Genuine is the way.
At SARA Group, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in staying true to our values, fostering open collaboration, and continuously pushing ourselves to reach new heights. By being our genuine selves, we create a culture where ideas flow, connections deepen, and great results follow.
We’re seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to manage end-to-end import operations, customs clearance, and freight activities in Saudi Arabia. This role will ensure smooth and compliant shipment execution across sea, air, and land transportation, with a strong focus on Saudi regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and timely cargo delivery.
What You’ll Do:
- Import & Freight Operations: Manage end-to-end import shipments into Saudi Arabia via sea, air, and land, ensuring timely and efficient cargo movement.
- Customs Clearance & Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate and manage customs clearance through FASAH, ensuring compliance with ZATCA requirements and applicable Saudi import regulations.
- Product Compliance & Registrations: Handle SABER/SASO requirements, SALEEM compliance, product registrations, and shipment-related certificates.
- SFDA Approvals: Manage SFDA approvals and clearance requirements for applicable products.
- Shipping Documentation: Prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), and other import documentation.
- HS Codes & Customs Duties: Ensure accurate HS code classification, customs duty calculations, and compliance with applicable import requirements.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and relevant authorities to facilitate smooth shipment clearance and delivery.
- Ports & Border Operations: Manage clearance procedures across Saudi seaports, airports, and land borders.
- Shipment Tracking & Issue Resolution: Monitor shipment progress, resolve customs clearance issues, and proactively address delays to ensure timely cargo release and delivery.
- Freight Cost Management: Monitor freight charges, customs duties, demurrage, detention, port charges, and other shipment-related expenses.
- Trade Compliance: Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international trade regulations, and Saudi import procedures.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate shipment records, clearance documentation, and daily shipment status reports.
What You’ll Bring:
- Hands-On KSA Import & Customs Clearance Expertise: Practical, end-to-end experience managing Saudi import shipments and customs clearance activities on a daily basis.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ZATCA, FASAH, SABER, SASO, SALEEM, and applicable Saudi import regulations.
- Shipping Documentation Expertise: Experience preparing and verifying import documentation, HS codes, customs duties, and shipment-related certificates.
- Freight & Logistics Operations: Practical experience coordinating sea, air, and land shipments, including clearance through Saudi ports, airports, and land borders.
- SFDA Compliance: Experience handling SFDA approvals and product clearance requirements, where applicable.
- Problem-Solving & Execution: Ability to independently resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, and regulatory challenges.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong coordination skills with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, transporters, and regulatory authorities.
- Systems & Reporting: Good Excel, ERP, reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant logistics, import, and customs clearance experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Current experience in an import logistics, customs clearance, or freight forwarding role within KSA.
- Proven experience independently managing end-to-end import and customs clearance activities.
- Experience handling multiple product categories and associated regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage daily shipment operations independently and ensure timely, compliant cargo delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Learning, Development & Performance Excellence– Access to e-learning, educational programs, and personalized development plans designed to fuel career growth. Our structured sales journeys are supported by an AI-driven talent management system that connects performance and potential directly to rewards.
- Wellbeing & Coaching– On-demand mental health coaching and perks that support balance and resilience.
- SARA Cares– Initiatives that extend to education and other human-centered benefits beyond work.
All benefits and programs are subject to company policy and eligibility criteria.