International Import & Export Specialist
GMSS FZCOJob Title: International Import & Export Specialist
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5–7 years in international import and export operations
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced International Import & Export Specialist to manage end-to-endinternational shipping and trade operations. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experiencehandling the complete import and export process, from shipment planning and documentation tocustoms clearance, freight coordination, delivery, and final shipment closure.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the complete import and export process for international shipments, from initiation tofinal delivery.
- Coordinate international shipments by air, sea, and road, depending on shipment requirements.
- Prepare, review, and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading,airway bills, and other shipping documents.
- Handle import and export documentation and ensure compliance with applicable customsregulations and international trade requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers, overseas customers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, andcustoms clearance agents.
- Manage customs clearance procedures, shipment tracking, delivery schedules, anddocumentation follow-ups.
- Obtain and compare freight quotations, negotiate shipping rates, and monitor logistics costs.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve delays, customs issues, documentation discrepancies,and other operational challenges.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely shipment dispatch and receipt of goods.
- Maintain accurate shipment records, import/export registers, and logistics reports.
- Monitor shipment costs, transit times, and service performance to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure proper handling and documentation of regulated or sensitive products, where applicable.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience in the healthcare, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, or medical suppliesindustry.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in international import and export operations.
- Proven hands-on experience managing the import and export process step by step, from shipment booking and documentation through customs clearance and final delivery.
- Strong knowledge of international shipping documentation, Incoterms, customs procedures, andfreight forwarding operations.
- Practical experience coordinating international air and sea freight shipments. Ability to independently manage shipment documentation, customs clearance follow-ups, freightquotations, and delivery coordination.
- Experience working directly with international suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, andcustoms brokers.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, shipment tracking, and logistics reporting. Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
If you are interested, please apply directly here or send an email with updated resume atrecruitment@GMSS.ltd | talent@GMSS.ltd | hrd@GMSS.ltd with subject line: International Import &Export Specialist
Work Location: In person