Logistics Specialist

Job Summary:

Coordinates the safe, timely and cost-effective movement of equipment, spare parts and supplies for ADES Production operations in Syria. The role plans transport, manages shipping and customs documentation, tracks deliveries and works with logistics partners and internal teams to maintain readiness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Validate transport requests, priorities, dates and cargo readiness, then select practical routes, modes and consolidation opportunities.
• Coordinate freight forwarders, transporters, customs brokers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver materials and equipment on time.
• Prepare and verify shipping and customs documents and ensure compliance with transport, QHSSE and local requirements.
• Track shipments from collection to delivery, provide timely status updates and resolve delays, damage, shortages and documentation discrepancies.
• Obtain freight quotations and approvals, validate invoices against agreed rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain system records and KPIs covering on-time delivery, lead time, shipment cost, compliance and vendor performance.

 Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of logistics, freight-forwarding, import/export or customs experience, preferably in oil and gas or energy.
• Practical knowledge of land, air and sea transport, shipping documents and customs clearance; Syria experience is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating freight forwarders, customs brokers, transport vendors and operational stakeholders.
• Good ERP and Microsoft Excel skills, with fluency in Arabic and English, strong follow-up and close attention to detail**.**