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Transport Coordinator UAE
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Transport Coordinator UAE
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About this Position
As a Logistics & Transport Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and timely delivery of goods across domestic and export markets. You will be the key link between transport planners, warehouses, customer service, and external service providers—ensuring operational excellence and compliance. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvement in logistics performance, cost efficiency, and customer service delivery.
What you´ll do
- Support road transport planning to ensure on-time deliveries by coordinating closely with transport planners, warehouses, and customer service.
- Ensure carrier availability, manage SAP documentation for domestic/export shipments, and address any transport-related issues.
- Prepare and analyze logistics KPIs (daily, weekly, monthly), including on-time delivery, transportation costs, and productivity savings.
- Manage transport complaints and reconcile carrier invoicing deviations in collaboration with Purchasing and Finance teams.
- Review transport planning scope and propose enhancements; support logistics projects to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards; implement standard transport processes with site operations.
- Assist in logistics purchasing and service provider contracts; monitor outbound and return deliveries from customers and plants.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation planning, or warehouse operations.
- Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems (specifically logistics modules).
- Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a strong advantage.
- Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards); knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
- Understanding of incoterms, shipping documentation, and export/import processes.
- Familiarity with logistics KPIs, freight cost control, and carrier management.
- Knowledge of quality, safety, and environmental compliance in logistics.
- Good command of English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus in multinational environments.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25079351
Job Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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