Shipping Assistant / Freight Assistant / Shipping Coordinator

🌟 We're Hiring: Shipping Assistant

📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time

💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior

🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About Us

We support international logistics, distribution, and supply chain organizations with shipping administration, documentation, coordination, and operational support. Our teams help businesses maintain shipment visibility, accurate records, and efficient communication across domestic and international transportation activities.

The Role

We are seeking an organized Shipping Assistant to support shipment documentation, scheduling, tracking, and day-to-day logistics administration. This flexible remote role is ideal for a professional who can manage detailed information, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and help shipping operations remain accurate and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily shipping administration and coordination activities.
• Prepare and maintain shipment records and supporting documentation.
• Track shipment status, schedules, and outstanding logistics tasks.
• Coordinate shipping information with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Review shipping documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Follow up on delays, missing information, and shipment-related requests.
• Prepare basic shipping reports, summaries, and status updates.
• Support scheduling and coordination of transportation activities.
• Escalate significant shipment issues to the appropriate team members.
• Contribute to improvements in shipping workflows and documentation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• 3+ years of shipping, logistics, supply chain, or administrative experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of shipping and transportation coordination.
• Knowledge of freight documentation and international logistics is an advantage.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and structured information.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and standard digital collaboration tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines effectively.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours with a fully remote working arrangement.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Exposure to international shipping and supply chain operations.
• Opportunities to develop logistics coordination and documentation expertise.
• Cross-functional collaboration with global logistics professionals.
• A supportive environment focused on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.