National_Import Specialist

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 A"rab 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 organisation 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.
JOB PURPOSE:
To secure the availability of the stocks through smooth importation &
clearance process
* KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Responsible for creating a dynamic import and clearance process, solving the various administrative issues and building a strong & professional relationship with the service provides.
* Prepare all the required documents for implementing a smooth import process
* Daily reporting shipments status and expected arrival dates.
* Aware of all GOEIC & Customs regulations
* Ensure that systems and methods stated in IKEA Concept Documentation are implemented in regards to your areas of responsibility
* Maintain on-going communication with the IKEA distributor regarding all issues related to supply of the IKEA product range and the annual IKEA range cycle
* Keep tracking of the shipment at port and accelerating the clearance process with the broker throughout the KPI to deliver the goods to the store at the agreed dates
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
* Bachelor Degree in Logistics or Business administration

Minimum Experience:
* ‎2-‎3 years' experience in similar position or in logistics

Communication skills:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to build working relationships
* Continuous Improvement
* Teamwork
* Individual Accountability

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