Job Requisition ID: 165960
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the Role:
• To manage and drive the growth and profitability of the Freight Management (Air, Sea, Multi modal transport, Special Logistics such as Aerospace Logistics, Food & Beverage) through efficient and effective management, strong proactive leadership, strong Employee Engagement and Key Customer interaction within the Kingdom.
• To be responsible for all the operational and financial performance of the Freight Management Department of Al Futtaim Logistics – Freight & Relocation Dept, KSA.
What You Will Do:
- Complete accountability & responsibility ownership of the Business Unit
• Fully accountable for the growth, success and operational/financial results of the BU.
• Fully accountable for all the assets under control, both human and material.
• Complete ownership of the BU operational processes & risks, including the regular review and improvement thereof
• First person of contact to represent the BU with the Customers, Government authorities, Senior Company Management and all Staff within the BU in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia region for Freight & Relocation related business.
• Ensuring proactive and on-going liaison, communication, and action with all internal departments/customers in order to maximize intra-company efficiencies and bridge inter-departmental relationships.
- Business Development
• Focus on developing Oil & Gas Vertical within AFL, KSA
• Focus on developing Aerospace, Food and Beverages vertical within AFL KSA
• Fully responsible for maintaining and developing AF Group business within KSA
• Fully responsible for the bringing new third party business to the each business unit within KSA
• Ensure negotiate the rate and SLA with customer based on the internal DOA
• Create bonded transport platform for cross border transport between UAE/KSA and develop.
- Actively define and participate in the yearly planning in order to ensure daily, weekly and monthly targets are achieved as set out in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Develop levels in the supply chain process in terms of cost and service levels to increase operational efficiency. Relationship with Strategic partners
- Manage Human Resources to maintain and increase high standards of employee competence, productivity and development.
- Develop international freight and documentation
- Negotiate rates & service levels with customers and suppliers to ensure value-added business opportunities are continuously developed / maintained
Required Skills to Be Successful:
About the Team:
You will be joining a dynamic and growing team focused on achieving market leadership in the KSA logistics sector. The team values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. You will play a pivotal role in leading the Freight sales and operations team to success and contributing to the overall growth of the logistics business.
What Equips You for the Role:
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.