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Job Description
About Us
Firnas Shuman is a renewable energy consulting and technical services firm. We provide our services around the world with the focus on Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Each request that comes to us from clients is unique and the success of turning these requests into awarded projects depends on the quality of proposals that we submit.
About the Position
Logistics coordinators oversee the transition of goods from one location to another efficient and cost-effective distribution of goods, and manage transportation details.
Job Objective
Ensure the smooth operations of a variety of channels aiming for maximum efficiency.
Key Functions
- Overseeing all logistics operations.
- Organizing and customs, importation, storage, transportation.
- Analyzing and optimizing logistical procedures.
- Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.
- Monitoring shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity.
- Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues.
- Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and retailers.
- Corresponding with clients and partners
Skills
Basic Requirements
We expect that a successful candidate will:
- have a bachelor’s degree in some field (not necessarily logistics or supply chain);
- have 3 years experience in logistics or more, in an international context;
- understand well things such as port operations, HS Codes, Incoterms, shipping lines, importation processes, etc.;
- be fluent in written English;
- have very good communication skills;
- be able to understand our business processes and the services we provide;
- be comfortable using programs like Microsoft Office;
In addition to the basic requirements, we expect that a successful candidate:
- is attentive to details;
- is able to follow several open subjects simultaneously and know what happens in each;
- is well organized;
- is conscientious;
- is comfortable to interact with people in multiple countries and enjoys helping them;
- is able to adapt to constantly shifting schedules and project requirements.
Help us, and help yourself.
These are some of the things we will use to identify good candidates.
Maybe they can help you identify if this is the job for you:
- Are you disappointed when something you need is sent to you with incorrect details and do you try to fix it?
- Do you often have to ask questions to get people to give you the clarity or detail you want?
- Do you feel frustrated when some things are not as they should be?
- Do you often question the information you receive and try to verify it before passing it to others?
- When you submit an application or offer, whether it’s accepted or rejected, do you try to learn the reason?
If you answered yes to most of the questions, this position might be for you.
If you answered no to more than one or two questions, this position is probably not for you.
Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a well-written cover letter and curriculum vitae. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Final Note
The best people in any position sometimes don’t fit the description we expect. If you think you would do well in this position, please write to us and tell us why even if you don’t fit the description we have imagined.