Transportation Coordinator

Role Overview

Almarai, a major multinational food and beverage company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is hiring a Transportation Coordinator in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on making sure fresh, UHT, food, and milk products are dispatched on schedule according to the daily and weekly plan, reach the correct destination, and are supported by accurate records. The position also contributes to meeting departmental targets from the operating hubs.

About the Employer

Almarai is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy business and a leading food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the region. It is the top FMCG brand in MENA and holds a leading position across categories in the GCC. The company has more than 46,000 employees and serves around 110,000 retail outlets. In 2023, it reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion. Ongoing expansion and acquisitions have created this opportunity within a growing international team.

Key Purpose of the Job

The coordinator will help ensure that outbound transportation runs efficiently, dispatches are timely, and documentation is complete and accurate. The role supports the smooth movement of goods while helping the team achieve its operational goals.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a recognized computer qualification or a high school diploma, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, are required, together with solid working knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with TMS and SAP is also expected.

Additional Competencies

The ideal candidate should be able to manage several tasks at once, work in a system-driven and people-focused environment, and keep track of activities accurately. Strong judgment, decision-making ability, and a practical, hands-on approach to team management are important. The role also calls for good interpersonal skills, comfort in a multicultural workplace, analytical thinking, planning ability, a results-focused mindset, teamwork, and the ability to influence others effectively.

Benefits

Almarai provides a competitive compensation package, generous leave, medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and access to training and development opportunities. The company also highlights an attractive remuneration and benefits structure for this expanding global role.