Job Requisition ID: 154769

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 looking to recruit an experienced Parts Inventory Control Executive (UAE National) to join our FAMCO team based in Dubai. The main purpose of the role is to provide the required availability and supply speed for parts, pertaining to the franchises assigned, while keeping the stock value and obsolescence within the required limits, under the direction of the Parts Product Manager

What you will do:

Stock Control

• Monitor and set appropriate system parameters in consultation with the Inventory Control Manager.
• Scrutinize order proposals produced from the computer system and make appropriate amendments in consultation with the Inventory Control Manager.

Parts Availability

• Scrutinize the daily critical reports and take action.
• Study back-order report and expedite with the principals for early delivery.

Management of Customer Orders- VOR, Urgent and Normal orders

• Process customer orders on time.
• Obtain expected arrival dates and inform the sales persons so that feedback can be given to the customers
• Follow-up back orders with principals for early allocation.
• Expedite goods in transit with the logistics service providers for speedy delivery.

Stock Aging and Obsolescence Control

• Follow up sales of parts that are in sales-order stock before they become non-moving
• Study stock aging reports to expedite sales of slow-moving parts.
• Process dead stock reports at regular intervals so as to maintain a healthy inventory.
• Expedite with principals for buy-back of non-moving parts and process buyback so that such parts are returned on time.

Management of Logistics Costs

• Ensure that the import costs are minimized by using cost effective means of transport- express, air-consolidation, sea freight etc.
• Identify and use logistics service providers who offer good rates.
• Consolidate customer orders appropriately to reduce the number of consignments.

Claims Management

• Process claims on time to reduce claims in process.
• Expedite claims with principals to ensure that the claims are reimbursed by the principals on time. Justify the claims with appropriate evidence to minimize rejections.

Data Management

• Ensure accurate article master data by timely updating.
• Ensure updating of the supplier prices so that the system always has the current purchase price.

Required skills to be successful:

• Communication: Needs to have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written.
• Relationship building: Needs to have the ability to build and maintain friendly, warm relationships or networks of contacts with the principals.
• Interpersonal Understanding: Needs to understand other people and have cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility: Should have the ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Needs to understand and appreciate different opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change.

About the team:

Working in a fast-paced and diverse environment, and reporting directly to the Parts Material & Inventory Manager

What equips you for the role:

• Engineering Graduate/ Diploma holder in a technical field.

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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