[Remote] Logistics Associate

Location: Remote in the EU and UK

About Safi

Safi is building the world’s first AI‑powered global marketplace for trading recycled plastics, paper and metals. In November 2023 we secured a US $19.5 million Series A led by Nosara Capital, Lowercarbon and Transition to accelerate our expansion (Safi | Trade recyclables the smart way). In just twelve months we’ve grown annualised GMV from zero to more than US $40 million while serving buyers and sellers in 15+ countries (Safi | Trade recyclables the smart way). Our mission is simple but urgent: increase recycling rates and cut our reliance on virgin materials.

As a Logistics Associate, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, enhancing our product offerings, and fostering exceptional customer service. You will directly contribute to our growth and success in creating a greener world.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of road & sea transportation for our global network of buyers and sellers by working closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and transport providers whilst maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on Safi’s platform 
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and documentation requirements for different modes of transport and geographies 
• Prepare and review shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin
• Resolve any operational issues, such as delays or rollovers, and coordinate corrective actions
• Coordinate the shipping process internally with Safi’s Quality & Finance teams
• Work with Logistics Team Lead and Product Team on process and tooling improvements

Requirements

• Experience in ocean logistics operations, gained through previous experience such as freight forwarding, or an in-house logistics department 
• Strong attention to detail, and an eye for errors and omissions
• Proactive, able to use their own initiative to manage operational escalations 
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of and manage the documentation/differing processes required for different export/import geographies
• Able to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment to transform the recycling industry with technology
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Working proficiency in Spanish or French 
• Experience dealing with customs and import/export processes relating to carriage of waste

Please note: Some overlap with UK time zone (GMT) will be required

Diversity & inclusion

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.