Logistics Executive

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments
for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential
communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and
Asia, serving over ‎560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we
have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way
people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track
record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM
Certification. We have over ‎40,000 team members in ‎15 international markets
representing over ‎100 nationalities - all keeping the customer at the heart of
everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid
Al Futtaim is the destination for you.
Role Purpose:
* The Logistics and Distribution Executive is responsible for the accurate and timely incoming and outgoing distribution (and presentation) of distribution materials as required by exhibitors across Egypt. They are also the key liaison between Studio Distribution team and Government bodies for materials and permits in relation to exhibition materials.

Role Details - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Trailers and Advertising Materials:
* Coordinates the ordering, shipping, receipt, site allocation and dispatch of all advertising materials for theatrical releases in Egypt, liaising with local drivers and our shipping supplier(s).
* Updates internal tracking documents for trailer/POS orders, and oversees censorship approvals.
* Conducts site audits to check the placement of advertising materials of upcoming film releases.
* Liaises with local Chamber for freight permit applications for shipments.
* Manages monthly consolidation of shipping invoices.
Distribution:
* Manages a running inventory of all materials.
* Ad hoc ordering of film DCPs, using the correct versions for each format (3D, IMAX etc.).
* Orders KDMs per the booking requirements.
* Assists the Sales team with Exhibitor booking confirmations, as required.
* Responsible for registration of licensed titles with Government Bodies.
* Other PRO duties as required, including making ad hoc local deliveries as needed.
* Ensures our records of cinema servers and technical capabilities remains up-to-date.
* Books and manages security operatives as required for advance screenings.
* Ad hoc box office/admissions data collection tasks, for analysis by the team.
Localization/Versioning:
* Manages censor screenings, and discusses ratings and edits with the Ministry.
* Learns the different methods and technologies by which we edit films, per censor requirements, and makes recommendations as to how each film should be handled.
* Supports the Arabic subtitle approval process (for features and trailers) - with special attention paid to how sensitive content is translated in Arabic.
* Tracks the ordering and delivery of all our films to cinemas ahead of release, having back-ups in place to ensure ‎100% that deadlines are met in advance of release.
Other Context:
* Performs any other additional adhoc requests as and when required by the Line Manager and/or Head of Department.

Functional/Technical Competencies:
* Good written and verbal English and fluent written and verbal Arabic skills (Arabic first language preferable).
* Experience liaising with Government agencies, exhibition and media.
* Familiar with core Microsoft Office computer programs.

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:
Personal characteristics:
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
* Someone who enjoys working under pressure and can multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
* Well-organized and able to deliver to hard deadlines.
* Passionate about working in the film industry.
* Effective communicator, within our close-knit team as well as to third parties.
* Flexibility to work outside of office hours when required, especially around the release of a film.
Minimum experience:
* Minimum two-years' experience in cinema and/or film distribution operations or similar.
* Needs to be an effective trouble-shooter, to resolve technical and operational issues that arise.
* Has the foresight and inclination to plan ahead, to avoid any potential issues that can occur.
Minimum Qualifications/education
* Degree holder or equivalent higher education.