
Chalhoub Group
Senior Coordinator – Shipping (Import & Export Operations)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 21/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
04/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
21/03/2026
Job description
The Senior Coordinator – Shipping role at Chalhoub Group is responsible for coordinating and processing all documentation required for the execution of import and export shipments in support of the Group’s luxury retail operations across its multi-brand, omnichannel portfolio. The role provides specialist functional expertise in shipping and logistics execution, ensuring that all import and export activities are carried out in accordance with defined processes, management-approved terms, and required timeframes. The position ensures full compliance with state regulations, customs requirements, and all other applicable laws governing international trade. Responsibilities include obtaining and processing all required shipping and customs documentation, verifying freight forwarder invoices against agreed price lists, ensuring that all shipments are adequately insured, and managing the investigation and settlement of shipping claims. The role is accountable for accurately recording shipment performance and logistics metrics within internal systems and for immediately reporting, investigating, and correcting any breaches related to the Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, as well as company quality, health and safety, environmental, policy, and security requirements. The position operates within Chalhoub Group’s broader supply chain and sustainability framework, supporting reliable, compliant, and efficient movement of goods across international markets.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and process all documentation required for the execution of import and export shipments in line with company processes and timelines.
- Provide specialist functional expertise in import and export shipping operations to support business requirements.
- Execute shipping services in accordance with management-defined processes, terms, and timeframes.
- Ensure compliance with all state, customs, and other applicable regulations governing international shipments.
- Obtain, prepare, and process all required documentation to facilitate import and export clearance.
- Verify freight forwarder invoices against agreed pricing and contractual terms.
- Ensure all shipments are appropriately insured in accordance with company requirements.
- Investigate and manage shipping-related claims and ensure timely settlement.
- Accurately record shipment data and performance metrics within internal systems.
- Report, investigate, and correct any breaches of the Integrated Management System including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001, as well as company quality, health and safety, environmental, and security policies.
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of import and export operations and international shipping processes.
- Possess previous professional experience in shipping or logistics-related roles.
- Exhibit practical understanding of customs regulations and shipping documentation requirements.
- Demonstrate experience working with freight forwarders, shipment invoicing, and logistics service providers.