About the Company:

CHANGAN Automobile is one of the four major Chinese automobile groups, boasting a heritage spanning 164 years and 40 years of car manufacturing experience. We have 14 manufacturing bases and 39 plants worldwide. As a leading Chinese car manufacturer, CHANGAN Automobile has self-owned brands including CHANGAN UNI, CHANGAN NEVO, CHANGAN LCV, DEEPAL, and AVATR, and joint venture brands including CHANGAN Ford, CHANGAN Mazda, and JMC. In 2021, the cumulative sales of CHANGAN's self-owned brand exceeded 20 million units. Up till April 2024, the cumulative sales of Chinese brands under CHANGAN exceeded 26.33 million units. CHANGAN Automobile has more than 18,000 engineers and technicians from 31 countries around the world, and has established R&D network of ten cities in six countries in Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Dingzhou in Hebei, Hefei in Anhui, Turin in Italy, Yokohama in Japan, Birmingham in the UK, Detroit in the US and Munich in Germany. We have a professional automotive R&D process and testing & verification system, to ensure that each product can endure more than 10 years or 260,000 km of use.

Responsibilities:

1. Own the relevant expertise and ensure compliance with local (U.A.E) and international shipping regulations and customs laws.

2. Responsible for delivery management in GCC zone. Negotiating with local carriers and develop transport capacity; Standardize transportation operation process, establish operation SOP; Organize and coordinate transportation arrangements to solve transportation problems. Optimize the transport cost control mechanism.

3. Prepare and track all logistics documents to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information. Complete all related document affairs, such as document review, document delivery, etc.

4. Responsible for import and export declaration and clearance, master the customs process, port agencies and shipping lines. Independently contact and coordinate with the related parties.

5. Responsible for L/C review and bank negotiation. Customer credit management, pricing management, and management of related disputes/charges.

6. Responsible for the purchase of import and export transportation insurance, expense reimbursement, and assistance in settling claims.

7. Filing & proper upkeep of all documents. Back up and manage all relevant and essential files and documents to ensure information security.

8. Monitor shipment status and resolve any issues related to documentation.

9. Coordination with shipping lines/agents, customs, the Commerce Commission, CCPIT, banks, and other third-party institutions.

10. Arrange monthly statistics and handle the operation data.

Position Requirement:

1. Proven experience of 3-4 years in import-export logistics fields, esp. on documentation & customs in the UAE, preferably in the UAE automotive sector.

2. English & Arabic fluency required; Chinese proficiency is an advantage.

3. Advanced import-export knowledge and mastery of the Incoterms.

4. Proficiency in relevant software and logistics management systems. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

5. Strong understanding of customs regulations and shipping processes.

6. 3PL, logistics, and transportation systems knowledge.

7. Strong problem-solving abilities and abilities to work under pressure. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.