Senior Shipping Coordinator-Arabic Speaker
About us
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. Cummins Arabia, part of Cummins Inc., combines distribution business in United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Equipped with a full portfolio of state of the art technologies, Cummins Arabia can provide a solution to every unique customer need from engines to generator sets to parts and services.
About the job
Position Overview:
This role operates as a vital link between senior management and internal as well as external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless administrative flow and positive customer experience. The Executive Administrative Coordinator represents the interests of senior management and upholds the confidentiality of all related matters.
- Administrative Support: Manages and prioritizes senior management’s schedules, coordinates travel logistics (including expense reporting and visa/passport arrangements), and oversees daily office administration.
- Information & Document Management: Gathers, analyzes, and prepares information for official correspondence, reports, memos, speeches, presentations, and announcements, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Communication Liaison: Facilitates communication between senior management, employees, clients, vendors, media, and the public, acting as a reliable point of contact for inquiries and requests.
- Records Confidentiality: Maintains secure and organized management records and files while monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to established budgets.
- Reporting & Coordination: Prepares and submits periodic management reports. Independently handles tasks such as document drafting, correspondence review, scheduling, meeting arrangement, and minute taking.
- Resource for Team: Serves as a knowledgeable resource for less experienced colleagues, supporting efficient office operations.
- Other Duties: Performs additional projects and assignments from senior management as needed.
Main Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience in logistics or related administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or a relevant field
- Fluency in both English and Arabic
- Proficiency in MS Office with particular strength in Excel
We are looking for candidates who excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can confidently support senior management while upholding a professional and discreet manner. The ideal person thrives on enabling others' success, enjoying both strategic thinking and hands-on support to ensure seamless office operations.
- Proactive and Resourceful: Anticipates the needs of leadership and takes initiative to resolve potential issues before they arise, demonstrating a service-oriented mindset.
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: Maintains order in complex schedules and information flows, showing exceptional attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Discreet and Trustworthy: Handles confidential information with absolute integrity, consistently maintaining professional standards.
- Strong Communicator: Fluent in both English and Arabic, effectively bridges communication between senior management, coworkers, and external contacts, and is adept at written and verbal correspondence.
- Interpersonal and Diplomatic: Possesses strong relationship-building skills, able to work with colleagues at all levels and handle sensitive situations with poise.
- Analytically-Minded: Comfortable analyzing data, preparing presentations, and supporting management decisions with well-organized, clear information.
- Technologically Proficient: Brings well-developed MS Office skills, especially in Excel, to efficiently manage documentation, reports, and workflow processes.
- Educational Background: Holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, and has foundational experience within logistics, applying knowledge to real-world administrative scenarios.
- Supportive Leadership: Ready to serve as a helpful resource for less-experienced colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
We value candidates who adapt quickly, demonstrate independent judgment, and consistently strive for excellence in all interactions on behalf of senior management.
Job location
We are looking to fill 1 position(s).
Job summary
Saudi Arabia
32223 C529+G46, Abu Hafs Ibn Burd St, Al Khalidiyyah Al Janubiyyah, Dammam 32223, Saudi Arabia Dammam Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Recruitment process
- Job posting and CV selection
Advertising of vacancies and Filtering the applicants
- Screening
Calling applicants to understand more about their profile
- Interviews (2 rounds)
1st and 2nd round of Interviews with Hiring manager , HR and Functional leader
- Offer process
Preparing proposal and extending offer