Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the international transportation of goods, materials, equipment, and other cargo.
• Organize shipments from suppliers to project sites, warehouses, and other designated locations.
• Coordinate transportation by road, sea, air, and multimodal routes depending on project requirements.
• Monitor cargo movement from the point of origin to the final destination.
• Track shipment status, estimated arrival dates, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, customs brokers, warehouses, and other logistics partners.
• Prepare and verify shipping and transportation documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other required documents.
• Coordinate customs clearance processes and provide the necessary documentation to customs brokers and relevant parties.
• Monitor compliance with international transportation and import/export requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment in accordance with project schedules.
• Identify and resolve transportation delays, documentation issues, customs problems, and other logistics-related issues.
• Monitor logistics costs and transportation expenses and assist with cost optimization.
• Obtain and compare transportation quotations and coordinate logistics service providers.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, delivery documentation, and logistics activities.
• Prepare regular logistics and shipment status reports for management.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Warehouse, Project, and other relevant departments.
• Monitor the condition and quantity of cargo during transportation and support the resolution of any discrepancies or damages.
• Maintain effective communication with international suppliers, logistics providers, and other counterparties.
• Perform other logistics-related tasks assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in logistics, international transportation, freight forwarding, or supply chain.
• Practical experience in coordinating international shipments of goods, materials, and equipment.
• Good understanding of international transportation processes and logistics documentation.
• Knowledge of import/export and customs clearance procedures.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Understanding of Incoterms and international trade terms.
• Ability to track shipments and manage multiple deliveries simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict delivery deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Russian; knowledge of Kazakh is an advantage.