EMEA Logistics Specialist

About the Role

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our client in Mallusk who are seeking to hire an experienced EMEA Logistics Specialist to join a global logistics and supply chain team supporting customers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

This is primarily a remote position, although candidates must based near Belfast are encouraged to attend the office periodically for team collaboration and meetings.

As the regional logistics subject matter expert, you will play a critical role in ensuring international shipments are fully compliant with import and export requirements before being released to carriers. You will work closely with Order Fulfilment teams, customers, freight providers, and project stakeholders to ensure the smooth movement of goods throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Review shipping documentation using Oracle and ensure all required paperwork is complete and compliant.
• Verify import and export requirements for shipments across the MENA region prior to carrier release.
• Liaise with Order fulfilment teams and customers to validate shipment details and documentation.
• Ensure all country-specific regulatory and customs requirements are satisfied before dispatch.
• Coordinate with carriers and freight partners to monitor shipments through to final delivery.
• Investigate and resolve shipment delays, customs issues, and documentation queries.
• Manage inventory records for products stored at remote or intermediate warehouse locations.
• Arrange deliveries from warehousing locations to customer sites when required.
• Participate in project and customer meetings, providing expert guidance on regional logistics and customs processes.
• Maintain accurate shipment and order records within Oracle, including order closure activities following successful delivery.

The successful candidate will possess strong international logistics experience, with a particular focus on customs compliance and import/export operations across the Middle East and North Africa.
You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident communicating with internal stakeholders, customers, and logistics providers across multiple countries.

Essential Requirements

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Minimum 3 year's experience within logistics, freight forwarding, customs, or international supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing logistics activities across the MENA region.
• Strong understanding of import/export documentation and customs compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible approach during peak shipping periods and quarter-end activity.
• Professional-level experience equivalent to a P4-level logistics specialist.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Oracle ERP systems.
• Inventory management and remote warehouse logistics experience.
• Experience coordinating high-value or high-volume air freight shipments.
• Arabic language skills.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian import processes, including FORM 4 requirements.
• Experience managing shipments into Saudi Arabia, including SABER compliance requirements.
• Recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) in MENA import/export regulations, customs processes, and shipping documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Home-based working arrangement with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a global logistics operation.
• Exposure to complex international projects and supply chain activities across the EMEA region.
• A chance to become the go-to logistics expert for one of the world's most dynamic regions.

If interested please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

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Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.