Shipping Coordinator (Emiratization)

Job description

GAC Abu Dhabi is seeking candidates for the position of Shipping Coordinator at our GT Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will maintain proper coordination with principals, vessel masters, port operations staff, cargo receivers and suppliers to ensure the smooth turnaround of vessels.

Your responsibilities will include:

1.            Communications with principals/terminals/companies/port authorities.
2.            Arranging advance payment of port charges to terminal operators/port authority for vessel berthing.
3.            Sending Proforma disbursement to principals/follow-up receipt of remittance.
4.            Receiving cargo documents from principals and distributing them to D/O clerks, cargo supervisors/port departments.
5.            Handling of ships of spares, cash advance, mail, crew changes, crew medical, etc.
6.            Updating appropriate operational supporting register and application.
7.            Coordination with branch offices as and when necessary.

GAC Abu Dhabi is a leading shipping and logistics service provider with a workforce of 120 highly skilled professionals. We combine our local expertise with GAC’s international experience to deliver outstanding service. Branch offices at Ruwais/Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Sila Border help to provide entire coverage throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

MISSION: "GAC is a worldwide service provider dedicated to delivering integrated services to the Shipping, Logistics, Marine and related markets through an international network."

PRODUCTS: Air Freight, Clearance & Forwarding, International Moving, Land Transportation, Ocean Freight, Offshore Support, Protection and Indemnity, Ship Agency, Ship Spares Logistics, Project Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Valid UAE driving license.

·         Clear and proactive thinking, ability to work under pressure, manage section staff, leadership skills and a teamwork mindset.

·         Fluent in written and spoken English.

·         Desired knowledge of written and spoken Arabic.

·         Email, MS Word, Excel, internet, and Internal software applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Highschool or Diploma

·         Fresher / 1 – 2 years’ experience

·         Previous experience in admin / account’s role preferred.