Logistics Officer

Role Overview

This position focuses on customs documentation, shipment clearance, and trade compliance for import and export movements across the UAE and GCC. The selected candidate will help keep cargo flowing smoothly while ensuring all regulatory, financial, and client-facing processes are handled accurately and on time.

Core Duties

• Prepare, review, and file customs paperwork such as invoices, air waybills, packing lists, and HS code details in line with UAE customs rules and global trade requirements.
• Use JDL and related customs systems to manage documentation and stay compliant with UAE, GCC, and international trade regulations, including bonded zones and exemption procedures.
• Coordinate import and export clearance for air, sea, and land cargo, covering FCL, LCL, break bulk, B2B, and B2C shipments.
• Work with customs authorities, free zones such as JAFZA, and mainland UAE channels to move shipments through clearance efficiently.
• Calculate customs duties and taxes, arrange timely payments, and keep financial records matched and up to date.
• Issue invoices for duties, taxes, and clearance charges, then partner with finance teams to settle disputes and support collections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on customs processes, duty responsibilities, and shipment status updates.
• Liaise with officials, freight forwarders, and vendors to keep customs operations moving.
• Track shipments from port to warehouse and support GCC cross-border logistics, including truck allocation and movement monitoring.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in logistics, customs clearance, and trade compliance within the UAE.
• Strong understanding of UAE customs procedures, GCC trade rules, and HS code classification.
• Comfort using JDL and other customs or billing platforms.
• Clear communication, strong coordination ability, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Capability to manage several shipments at once and stay effective under pressure.

About JD.com

JD.com, listed on NASDAQ as JD and on HKEX as 9618, is widely recognized as JINGDONG. What began as an e-commerce business has grown into a major technology and service company built around supply chain excellence. The company operates across retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and additional sectors, with a focus on reshaping traditional business models through digital innovation. JD.com is ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500 and is China’s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, it recorded revenue of US$152.8 billion and reached about 600 million active customers.

Global Business Footprint

The company is building a digitally intelligent cross-border supply chain and international retail network. With operations in China, the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other markets, it serves customers worldwide.

International Logistics Network

JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and provides technology-led supply chain and logistics services. It operates a strong global supply chain network with highly automated warehousing and dependable international transportation. At present, JD Logistics runs around 100 bonded, overseas, and direct mail warehouses covering nearly 1 million square meters, supporting a broad client base that includes multinational enterprises and Chinese brands expanding globally.

Additional Information

The role is based in the Riyadh Region and is a full-time, on-site position. No salary, stipend, or vacancy count was specified in the source.