Logistics Officer

【Job Responsibilities】 【Job Requirements】 About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Specialist to manage customs documentation, clearance, and compliance for our import/export operations in the UAE and GCC region. This role will be pivotal in ensuring seamless shipment processing, regulatory adherence, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, verify, and submit accurate customs documentation (invoices, air waybills, packing lists, HS codes) in compliance with UAE customs regulations and international trade standards. Use JDL and other customs platforms to manage documentation and ensure adherence to UAE, GCC, and international trade laws, including bonded zones and exemptions. Handle import/export clearance for air, sea, and land shipments (FCL, LCL, break bulk, B2B, B2C), coordinating with customs authorities, free zones (e.g., JAFZA), and mainland UAE. Calculate and process customs duties/taxes accurately, ensuring timely payments and maintaining reconciled financial records. Prepare invoices for duties, taxes, and clearance fees; coordinate with finance to resolve disputes and ensure collections. Act as the main client contact for customs procedures, duty obligations, and shipment updates, liaising with officials, freight forwarders, and vendors. Monitor shipments from port to warehouse, manage GCC cross-border logistics, and coordinate truck allocation and tracking. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience in logistics, customs clearance, and trade compliance in the UAE. Strong knowledge of UAE customs regulations, GCC trade laws, and HS code classification. Proficiency in JDL and other customs/billing systems. Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously. 【About JD.com】 JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers. 【Our International Business】 We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world. 【International Logistics】 JD Logistics (also known as JINGDONG Logistics), publicly on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which provides technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions, with a market-leading infrastructure network across China. JD Logistics has also developed a robust global supply chain network with highly automated warehousing and reliable international transportation solutions. Currently, JD Logistics operates approximately 100 bonded, overseas, and direct mail warehouses across almost 1 million square meters. The company provide comprehensive logistics support to a diverse range of clients, including both international enterprises and Chinese brands expanding globally. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven experience in logistics, customs clearance, and trade compliance in the UAE. Strong knowledge of UAE customs regulations, GCC trade laws, and HS code classification. Proficiency in JDL and other customs/billing systems.

Prepare, verify, and submit accurate customs documentation (invoices, air waybills, packing lists, HS codes) in compliance with UAE customs regulations and international trade standards. Use JDL and other customs platforms to manage documentation and ensure adherence to UAE, GCC, and international trade laws, including bonded zones and exemptions. Handle import/export clearance for air, sea, and land shipments (FCL, LCL, break bulk, B2B, B2C), coordinating with customs authorities, free zones (e.g., JAFZA), and mainland UAE. Calculate and process customs duties/taxes accurately, ensuring timely payments and maintaining reconciled financial records. Prepare invoices for duties, taxes, and clearance fees; coordinate with finance to resolve disputes and ensure collections. Act as the main client contact for customs procedures, duty obligations, and shipment updates, liaising with officials, freight forwarders, and vendors. Monitor shipments from port to warehouse, manage GCC cross-border logistics, and coordinate truck allocation and tracking.