Essity
Transport Coordinator
United Arab Emirates · Hybrid · Full time
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- EmployerEssity
- LocationUnited Arab Emirates
- Work styleHybrid
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Transport Coordinator
Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces and sells Health & Medical, Consumer Tissue, Personal Care and Professional Hygiene products and solutions which has a strong global presence. We are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Supply Chain Enablement Business Unit in Dubai on a 1-year fixed term contract, and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the MEA region. We’re seeking individuals who embody our core values, embrace challenges, innovate fearlessly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If this describes you, we’d love to connect.
About the Role
The Transport Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating inbound and outbound transportation activities for our warehouses in Rotterdam and Dubai. Acting as the primary point of contact for freight forwarders, the role will manage day-to-day communications and escalations, while ensuring stakeholders receive regular updates on freight rates and shipment statuses.
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What You Will Do
Day to day operations
- Plan inbound and outbound transport for the Rotterdam and Dubai warehouses.
- Act as the main contact for freight forwarders and carriers: bookings, shipment status and daily follow-up.
- Act as the first escalation point for transport issues, and resolve delays and service failures with forwarders.
- Share regular updates on freight rates and shipment status with stakeholders.
- Coordinate daily with the warehouses on pick-ups, loading and deliveries.
- Coordinate with Customer Service and the warehouse team on orders and replenishment.
- Keep transport master data accurate and resolve day-to-day system issues.
- Manage non-conformities (process, system, carrier, master data) and follow up on corrective actions.
Continuous improvement
- Track transport KPIs: on-time delivery, cost per shipment and rate accuracy.
- Propose improvements to transport planning, lead times and cost.
- Support the onboarding of new transport flows and lanes.
Who You Are
- Must have 2-4 years experience in transport or logistics coordination.
- Experience in FMCG/ manufacturing shipper/ freight forwarder is preferred.
- Must understand basic logistics language (incoterms, freight modes).
- Must have experience in transport planning, managing forwarders, rates and escalations.
- Must have basic excel skills.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Must have TMS and WMS experience.
- Must have basic Power BI knowledge.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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Application End Date:
29 سبتمبر 2026
Job Requisition ID:
Essity265636
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