Operations Specialist
About Us
Ready to change the world? We’re reinventing freight and logistics at Trella. Backed by a number of leading VC companies (YC, Maersk Growth, Algebra Ventures and Raed Ventures) and we're looking for the best talent out there to help us build and scale our product offering. We aspire to create a step-change in the industry and we want you to be a part of the journey!
We are innovative problem-solvers on this adventure together. Working at Trella means that you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are constantly pushing boundaries, thinking ahead, and meeting the high standards we set for ourselves. When we build, we do so in a product-led way: we value our customer experience and scalability, and we prioritize how we build our product accordingly.
Our Purpose
At Trella our Vision is to Empower our Communities to move Economies Forward, and we're doing this by building a digital experience that provides our Shippers, Carriers and Teams with the right technology and platform that reduces the costs of moving goods —> Simply, we're trying to disrupt and reinvent trucking, and empower our economies. We have launched from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and UAE, and are looking to build and expand our footprint across the MENA-P region.
About the Role:
As an Operations Specialist at Trella, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing day-to-day freight operations. This includes managing carrier relationships, ensuring the timely delivery of shipments, troubleshooting operational issues, and maintaining high levels of service for our clients. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinate and monitor shipment execution from pick-up to delivery.
- Act as the main point of contact for carriers and drivers, addressing real-time issues such as delays, routing problems, or documentation needs.
- Ensure all loads are executed according to Trella’s service standards, safety protocols, and client expectations.
- Manage and optimize driver dispatch, load assignments, and routing efficiency.
- Collaborate with the account management and support teams to ensure smooth
operations and positive shipper experiences. - Track shipment status, update internal systems, and proactively communicate delays or incidents to stakeholders.
- Analyze operational data to identify process improvements and cost-saving
opportunities. - Assist with onboarding new carriers and ensuring compliance with operational
procedures and documentation. - Participate in building a scalable and efficient logistics network.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain (preferably in the
trucking or freight sector). - Strong understanding of transportation processes and regulations.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with logistics software and tools (TMS, CRM, etc.) is a plus.
- Fluent in English and Arabic (preferred).
What we Offer:
- Getting invaluable experience by joining the Forbes Middle East's top 50 most funded start-ups in MENA.
- Proud to be a company that promotes Diversity & Inclusion.
Flexible working hours. - Ability to rest up with annual vacation days.
- Biannual performance review.
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing multinational company.
- Supporting our colleagues to build and grow themselves through Learning &
Development initiatives.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Operations Specialist
- Locations
- Cairo- Trella Head Office
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Trella
Trella is a platform that connects shippers to carriers via a digital interface. Using technology, Trella matches specific carriers capabilities with shippers requirements to provide market-leading reliability and availability at a fraction of the price.
Trella even allows shippers to track shipments in real-time and report key insights on transportation trends and performance.
Trella’s goals are simple - seamless, efficient and fast freight.
Operations Specialist
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