Associate Director - International Freight and Clearing

Job Purpose

To design, plan, coordinate and manage TRSDC International Freight & Clearing strategy and operations, including supporting internal and external stakeholders with expert advice, optimum incoterms and best rates; as well as ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and development of TRSDC International Freight & Clearing strategy and operations
• Lead the operational implementation of TRSDC International Freight & Clearing strategy
• Ensure Freight & Clearing functions are strictly followed according to company policies and procedures
• Develop and Execute endorsed plans and programs to achieve organisational and departmental goals and objectives
• Lead the setting of Scope of Work, SLA and RFP processes for Freight & Clearing outsourcing
• Monitor and manage the freight, clearing, regulatory and compliance service providers to ensure all contractual and operational requirements are met and/or exceeded
• Develop continuous improvement plans, programs and activities to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of the Freight & Clearing operations
• Monitor and maintain Freight & Clearing performance levels, KPI’s and key metrics
• Ensure that all transactions are strictly documented and updated in IT systems
• Ensure Quality and HSE standards are set, communicated and adhered to across all operations
• Establish performance measures and priorities for each service provider and operation/activity
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of the efficiency of service providers performance
• Continuously monitor the market environment to identify and implement opportunities for increasing and developing the Responsiveness and Efficiency of Freight & Clearing operations
• Maintain proactive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing training of staff to continuously develop incumbents technical and HSE skills
• Prepare periodic (daily, weekly, monthly and adhoc) reports with respect to commercials, operations, activities, PO’s and shipments
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates

Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by TRSDC Management

Qualification and Experience

• Recognised degree in International Freight & Logistics (MBA preferred)

A minimum of 10 years in a Freight & Clearing operations field in Saudi Arabia