Manager - International Freight and Clearing

Division: Logistics  

Department: International Freight & Clearing 

Company: Red Sea Coastal Trading Company 

Join Red Sea Coastal Trading Company – A Subsidiary of Red Sea Global

Empowering Saudi Arabia's Coastal Development through Strategic Trading Solutions

Red Sea Coastal Trading Company, a proud subsidiary of Red Sea Global, is at the forefront of facilitating the Kingdom's ambitious coastal development projects. Our mission is to provide comprehensive trading solutions that support the construction and operational needs of transformative initiatives like The Red Sea Project and AMAALA.

Leveraging our strategic position along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, we specialize in sourcing and supplying high-quality materials and services essential for the development of world-class tourism and infrastructure projects. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence ensures that we contribute significantly to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals.

What We Offer:

• A commitment to professional growth through continuous training programs.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that set new standards in sustainable development.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence, and cultural sensitivity.

Join us in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia's coastal development. Apply Now to be part of a team that is redefining trading solutions through innovation and sustainability.

Job Information: 

As Freight Forwarding Manager, you will be responsible for planning, supervising, and controlling end-to-end international freight operations across air, sea, and land transport modes. The role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective shipment execution including regulated cargo such as food & beverage perishables, dangerous goods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, and trading commodities. You will lead operational execution, manage freight forwarders and carriers, monitor shipment performance, ensure compliance with international trade regulations, and maintain strong governance and documentation control across all freight activities.

Job Responsibilities:

The Freight Forwarding Manager is responsible for:

• Plan and supervise international shipments from origin collection to final destination delivery.
• Manage daily and weekly freight execution priorities across all modes (air, sea, land).
• Monitor shipment milestones and track orders using operational tracking systems and internal tools.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Clearance, Insurance, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth cargo flow.
• Manage freight flows for perishables, temperature-controlled cargo, dangerous goods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, and trading commodities.
• Ensure correct handling of regulated cargo in compliance with IATA DGR, IMDG Code, and applicable transport regulations.
• Monitor and report freight costs and support cost benchmarking initiatives.
• Ensure shipping documents are accurate, complete, and properly filed.
• Research and implement cost-effective routing and consolidation strategies.
• Conduct operational audits to ensure shipment compliance and risk mitigation.
• Organize training sessions related to freight procedures, regulated cargo handling, and documentation control.
• Maintain organized records of shipments, routes, service providers, and completed transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, trade regulations, and shipping legislation.
• Stay up to date with international freight regulations and safety standards. 

Job Requirements: 

• Recognized degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in international freight forwarding operations.
• Proven experience handling:

•             Multimodal freight (air, sea, land)

•             Dangerous goods shipments

•             Food & beverage perishables

•             Temperature-controlled cargo

•             Cosmetics and pharmaceutical products

•             Trading and commercial import flows

Professional certifications preferred (FIATA, CILT, IATA DG, CSCP, PMP).

Skills: 

• MS Office (Advanced Excel required)
• Freight forwarding systems and shipment tracking tools
• Strong knowledge of global freight forwarding regulations
• IATA DGR and IMDG Code understanding
• Cold chain logistics knowledge
• Customs documentation and import/export compliance
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Vendor and service provider management
• Negotiation skills
• Stress and time management
• Developing and motivating employees
• Delegation and supervision skills