# Shipping Coordinator (Saudi Arabia)

**Company:** [Eram Talent](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/tzUDnHLdko7WW8uF7Bwm7L.md)
**Location:** Dammam, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating daily shipping activities to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of products. This role involves preparing shipping documentation, coordinating with carriers, tracking shipments, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Coordinate daily shipping operations and ensure on-time dispatch of orders.
-   Prepare and verify shipping documents, invoices, packing lists, and delivery notes.
-   Schedule shipments with freight carriers, logistics providers, and transport companies.
-   Monitor shipment status and provide updates to internal teams and customers.
-   Track deliveries and resolve shipping delays, damages, or discrepancies.
-   Ensure accurate order processing, labeling, packaging, and documentation.
-   Maintain shipment records, reports, and logistics databases.
-   Coordinate with warehouse, procurement, sales, and customer service teams.
-   Verify freight charges and support cost-control initiatives.
-   Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and transportation regulations.
-   Assist in improving shipping processes and operational efficiency.

### Required Qualifications

-   Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
-   Proven experience in shipping, logistics, freight coordination, or warehouse operations.
-   Knowledge of shipping documentation and transportation procedures.
-   Experience working with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar systems preferred).
-   Strong communication and coordination skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-   Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

### Preferred Skills

-   Knowledge of local and international shipping processes.
-   Familiarity with import/export documentation and customs procedures.
-   Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
-   Attention to detail and accuracy.
-   Ability to work with logistics partners and vendors effectively.

### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

-   On-time shipment delivery rate.
-   Shipping accuracy and documentation compliance.
-   Freight cost management.
-   Order processing turnaround time.
-   Reduction of shipment errors and delays.

### Working Conditions

-   Works closely with warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams.
-   May require coordination with third-party logistics providers and transportation companies.
-   Office and warehouse environment exposure may be required.