Logistics Specialist

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs today and in the future. We are looking for a Logistics Specialist, MEA who can ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective execution of import and export operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This role plays a key part in supporting business continuity by managing transportation, customs clearance, trade compliance, supplier performance, and operational excellence initiatives while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, logistics partners, and service providers. In your future role as Logistics Specialist, MEA, you will: Manage import and export operations across the MEA region, ensuring timely shipment execution, customs clearance, delivery coordination, and order fulfillment. Coordinate closely with business units, customer service, supply chain, procurement, and logistics service providers to ensure uninterrupted product flow and excellent customer service. Monitor shipments proactively, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation providers, and other logistics partners to ensure service quality and operational efficiency. Execute shipment planning, transportation booking, tracking, monitoring, and reporting for all modes of transport while balancing cost and service objectives. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of import and export processes, procedures, and best practices across the MEA region. Ensure strict adherence to global trade compliance regulations, customs requirements, internal controls, and company policies to minimize operational and compliance risks. Analyze logistics performance, transportation costs, supplier performance, and operational KPIs, providing regular reports and actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Support logistics cost control initiatives by tracking freight and customs-related expenditures, identifying savings opportunities, and improving cost transparency. Maintain accurate logistics master data and execute transactions in ERP systems such as SAP and logistics management platforms. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities that enhance service levels, efficiency, and operational excellence. Support business continuity by ensuring compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements related to the handling and transportation of chemical products. Promote Nouryon Values and Code of Conduct while driving a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Great if you have Strong knowledge of international logistics, freight forwarding, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements. Experience managing import and export operations within the MEA region. Understanding of transportation processes across air, ocean, and road freight modes. Knowledge of chemical logistics, dangerous goods transportation, and supply chain risk management. Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and logistics service providers. Strong analytical capabilities with experience in logistics reporting, KPI management, and cost analysis. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and logistics management platforms. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment. We believe you are... Customer-focused and service-oriented. Proactive and solutions-driven. Detail-oriented with a strong compliance mindset. Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Analytical and data-driven in decision making. Collaborative with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently. We believe you bring Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline. MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred. Minimum 5-8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, import/export operations, or supply chain management. Experience working in chemical, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial environments is preferred. Strong understanding of customs clearance procedures, trade compliance, and international transportation operations. Knowledge of chemical safety requirements, SDS documentation, hazard classification, labeling, segregation, storage, and transportation practices. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems. Professional proficiency in English; additional r