Sea Logistics Export Operations

It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

We’re looking for a professional who can take ownership of the entire export shipment journey and deliver operational excellence at every stage. The ideal candidate has experience coordinating transport arrangements, securing bookings, and keeping documentation flawless to ensure a seamless, high‑quality experience for our customers. This position is based in Alexandria.

• Manage export sea freight operations, including carrier bookings, documentation preparation, and accurate data entry across systems.
• Partner closely with Customer Care teams to ensure requirements are met with speed, quality, and transparency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, vendors, and suppliers to secure reliable and cost‑efficient solutions.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract management, and performance monitoring, including adherence to SLAs and issue escalation.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, invoice verification, and financial data entry in line with internal guidelines.
• Monitor operational KPIs, analyze performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with sea transport regulations, internal procedures, and national requirements while supporting risk‑management and contingency planning.

• At least 2 years in sea freight operations in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on export shipments.
• Foundational knowledge of freight forwarding regulations, market dynamics, and carrier relationships.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced setting.
• A customer‑focused mindset, proactive problem‑solving abilities, and openness to learning and continuous improvement.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Joining our company means becoming part of an organization committed to financial stability and ready to take on the challenges of the future. Beyond joining a dynamic team in a stimulating environment, we offer:

• Attractive compensation aligned with market standards.
• Comprehensive social insurance coverage and private medical insurance.
• Generous leave policy: paid public holidays, progressive annual leave up to 30 days, sick leave, and 90 days of paid maternity leave.
• Future security with a private pension plan, including company contribution, plus end‑of‑service retirement benefits.
• Work‑life balance: standard working hours with a hybrid model.
• Development opportunities: continuous training and career growth prospects internationally.

Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.