Job Requisition ID: 153350

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
We are currently looking for Operation Manager for Procurement & Pricing of Ocean Freight Division in Al Futtaim Logistics. As the Operations Manager, you will oversee the entire operations and financial performance of the Freight and Relocation Department within Al Futtaim Logistics for KSA. You will manage the procurement of Ocean Freight and efficiently manage carrier contracts for major customers at periodical intervals. procurement of cross border and local transport from Local vendors. You will also attend and manage RFQs of Global Key Accounts and Partners\' RFQs requests.

What you will do

• To manage procurement of Surface Transport and local services inquiries from market
• To manage pricing to local market, Global Key Accounts and Partners. Closely collaborate with Commercial Team for a timely procurement and pricing of inquiries generated/received.
• Handover new &/or revalidated converted businesses to respective Operations Manager for efficient planning/ implementation as per the terms agreed.
• Handle global and local RFQ\'s efficiently and drive the results.
• Prepare work orders for transactional businesses and hand over to respective team lead.
• Keep track of milestones achieved in procurement & pricing, with hit ratio.
• Keep track of failures, with reasons for failures and feedback to source of query.

Required skills to be successful

• Must have experience in procurement & pricing for special logistics, full and partial Charter movements, Out of Gauge, and projects.
• Should be well-versed with Ocean Freight market intelligence, carrier relations and thoroughly knowledgeable about the ocean services to/from Middle East.
• Proficiency in overall Ocean Freight, Cross Border and Local Services Management.
• Thorough knowledge about GCC customs and border regulations, Freezones in UAE and neighboring markets.

About the team
The role will report to the Operations Manager. You will be working in a dynamic and busy environment wherein you will be dealing directly with different Stakeholders across the organization.

What equips you for the role

• Degree or Diploma preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics
• At least 5-7 years in procurement in Ocean and land Freight Industry, preferably worked with leading MNC forwarders
• Pricing / Ocean Freight Procurement / Tender management skills
• Must have experience in procurement & pricing for special logistics, full and partial Charter movements, Out of Gauge, and projects.
• Understanding to ATA Carnet processes, Exhibition Shipment clearances and special logistics
• Should be well versed with Free Zone regulations, MOFAIC, customs processes and Incoterms
• Should be able work under pressure & must be flexible in working hours.

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.

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