We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Logistics Section Head to lead and manage our logistics operations, with a strong focus on international imports.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete import cycle — from coordinating with international suppliers and arranging shipments, through shipping documentation and customs clearance, until the goods are safely received.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, commercially aware, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple shipments simultaneously while ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and proper documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Import & Shipping Management

  • Manage the complete import process.

  • Coordinate with suppliers regarding production readiness, shipping documents, and loading schedules.

  • Arrange and coordinate bookings with shipping lines.

  • Follow up on vessel schedules, ETDs, ETAs, transshipment, delays, and shipment status.

  • Coordinate inland transportation, loading, trucking, and delivery arrangements.

  • Ensure shipping documents are received correctly and on time.

  • Coordinate with customs clearance team and ensure timely procedures and release of shipments.

  • Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and transportation issues efficiently.

• Planning & Coordination

  • Prepare and maintain an updated Import Shipment Schedule / Shipment Tracker.

  • Coordinate closely with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and Project teams.

  • Ensure logistics plans are aligned with project requirements and customer delivery commitments.

  • Monitor critical and urgent shipments and proactively communicate potential delays.

  • Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure proper receiving and inspection of imported goods.

• Cost & Commercial Control

  • Obtain and compare freight and logistics quotations.

  • Monitor freight, clearance, transportation, storage, demurrage, and other logistics costs.

  • Develop and maintain accurate landed-cost information for imported goods.

• Documentation & Compliance

  • Ensure all import documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with Egyptian customs and import requirements.

  • Maintain organized records for all shipments and import transactions.

  • Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant authorities when required.

  • Ensure proper documentation for financial and accounting purposes.

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise the logistics team.

• Distribute responsibilities and monitor team performance.

• Establish and improve logistics procedures and workflows.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport companies.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and international imports, preferably with experience in Egypt.

• Strong experience in sea freight and international shipping.

• Good knowledge of import procedures, customs clearance, shipping documentation, and international trade.

• Experience dealing with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and transport companies.

• Strong negotiation and cost-control skills.

• Good command of English, particularly written and business English.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities.

• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.