Job Requisition ID: 157486

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
Primary responsibility is to is to plan and organize all movements of Automotive stock units to and from all UAE sites, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining optimum levels of operational efficiency at minimum cost

What you will do

• Maximize SAP in all day to day transport planning activities to maintain system integrity and exceed customer service level expectations.
• Have a clear understanding of customer lead times and required KPI\'s, with commensurate execution
• Ensure maximum fleet utilization and resource control, whilst maintaining optimum levels of efficiency.
• Monitor fleet running costs and fuel consumption.
• Identify areas requiring improvement; develop plans to rectify shortfalls and implement accordingly.
• In conjunction with QA Team, reduce accidents and damage across the supply chain, paying attention to new units delivered by Car-Carrier and Road Traffic Accidents with Heavy Vehicles.
• Carry out regular Toolbox Training with Heavy Vehicle Drivers to maintain a high standard of vehicle handling and driving standards.

Required skills to be successful

• Customer management
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Timely Resolution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

About the team
The role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and primary responsibility is to plan and organize all movements of Automotive stock units to and from all UAE sites, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining optimum levels of operational efficiency at minimum cost

What equips you for the role

• Diploma / Bachelors Degree
• UAE valid license category 3
• 2 years\' experience within a similar role (Transport Planning, Warehousing)
• Good communicator at all levels, logical thinking, and planning ability
• Results - oriented, with decision-making and problem solving-abilities
• Report- generation experience with MS Office skills required

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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