Logistics Specialist At HAM Groups

Job Title:* Logistics Specialist
Department: Supply Chain / Logistics
Reports To: Logistics Manager / Supply Chain Director

Job Overview

We are seeking an operational Logistics Specialist to manage day-to-day shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehouse loading schedules for our food and beverage product lines. The ideal candidate will ensure that cargo is moved efficiently, cost-effectively, and under strict temperature control to preserve product quality from warehouse to final destination.

Key Responsibilities

• Freight & Transport Coordination:
• Coordinate with shipping lines, trucking companies, and freight forwarders to secure reefer containers and competitive ocean/land freight rates.
• Monitor container loading schedules and track shipments from dispatch through port departure to final delivery.
• Manage reefer set-points (temperature/ventilation) and monitor cold-chain compliance to prevent cargo loss or damage.
• Customs & Documentation:
• Coordinate with customs brokers to open certificates, resolve inspection holds, and clear import/export shipments promptly.
• Prepare and double-check shipping documentation: Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin, Packing Lists, Phytosanitary, and Health Certificates.
• Review and verify freight invoices, detention charges, and port fees prior to submitting them to finance.
• Warehouse & Port Operations:
• Align with factory and warehouse teams on production schedules to order containers at optimal times and avoid port demurrage.
• Manage shipping schedules to avoid warehouse congestion and maintain smooth intake/dispatch flows.
• Handle carrier claims and resolve operational disputes regarding damaged cargo or transport delays.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or export operations within the Food & Beverage, Agricultural, or FMCG sectors.
• Knowledge: Hands-on experience with *reefer container management, port procedures, customs clearance processes, and *Incoterms 2020.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and quick problem-solving under tight shipping deadlines.
• Software: Proficiency in MS Excel and inventory/ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Odoo) is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
  Location: [Nasr City / on-site]
  Industry: Food & Beverage /
  Agricultural Exports
  How to Apply: Send your resume to {01101074113} with the subject line Logistics Specialist