Logistics Associate
Documentation:Check the Letter of Credit draft if all clauses/conditions are as per the signed contract.Prepare Letter of Amendment for clauses/conditions that need to be changed. Monitor from Maxtrade (RBS/ADCB Program for L/C & Guarantees) all incoming activities of L/Cs and amendments.Coordinate with forwarders, Insurance & Inspection Companies for the shipping certificates, ISM, Insurance Certificate, Inspection Certificate, etc.Ensure that the shipment moves before the latest date of shipment stated on the Letter of Credit.Ensure that all documents required by the Letter of Credit are submitted to the Negotiating Bank Prepare Shipping Advice & Arrival NotificationPrepare Project Summary to analyze the movement of the shipment, freight cost, customer’s feedback.Coordinate with project managers of various shipments Coordinate with Supplier the readiness of the material and the loading schedule.Check & negotiate freight rates quoted by the forwarder.Prepare pertinent shipping documents.Prepare L/C documentation for L/C shipments (Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin).Coordinate with Supplier the readiness of the material and the loading schedule.Check & negotiate freight rates quoted by the forwarder including local charges.Coordinate with Supplier the instruction for the documents required in GCC Countries.Ensure the availability of space in the Warehouse for the incoming shipment.Ensure the availability of fork lift & operator in case needed.Bank Guarantees:Apply Bank Guarantee in case needed on L/C conditions Prepare amendment for extension of Guarantee.Monitor the expiry date of Guarantee. Invoicing Jobs:Approve the invoices pertaining to freight charges.Reconciliation of the statement of account from Courier companiesDeals with new forwarders & asses if their services are efficient, economical & reliable.