Logistics Executive

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

What you will do

Manage & Monitor Fashion Supply Chain Costs & Service Levels
* Managing various logistics processes including international shipment management via all modes, well-versed knowledge of Jafza customs process and documentation
* Co-ordinate with freight delivery partners in rate negotiation, managing delivery accuracy and performance.
* Management of supply chain cost & service levels to ensure that they stay within budgeted levels for the Fashion division
* Develop and implement immediate corrective action where costs are outside budgeted levels
* Ensure that the multi-channel supply chain is optimized and within agreed lead time and cost levels
* To verify, validate and clear all invoices for Fashion. Ensure timely submission within the SLA.

Manage Various Logistics Processes
* Global logistics operation
* Managing warehousing operations
* Freezone documentation expertise
* Regional and cross-dock distribution

Reporting and SOPs Management
* Ensure the continuity of the proper documentation process and support the Logistics manager in formulating necessary SOPs to ensure compliance from all concerned parties.
* Assist in periodic audits by furnishing relevant documents required with necessary justifications
* Weekly and monthly review/ report month/YTD as required by the management

Financial Processes
* Periodic VAT reconciliations for applicable regions
* Analyzing monthly CDR statements and allocation of costs based on shipment values
* Monthly review of actual costs in line with the budget allocated and preparation of monthly provisions
* Weekly and monthly review/ report month/YTD
* Vendor SOA reconciliations

Required skills to be successful

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: SAP expertise , MS Office
Applications, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
Minimum Experience: Knowledge on logistics and warehousing.

About the team
The role will be reporting to the Assistant Logistics Manager

What equips you for the role
* Excel and SAP skills
* Expertise in Jafza customs documentation
* Expertise in managing international logistics movements
* Experience in managing third-party/partners - freight, compliance and warehousing

About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail
across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past ‎30 years. We have
developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in
the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex
Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of
the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over
‎75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East
for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to
continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further
development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from
all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse
workforce which includes over ‎100 nationalities across ‎12 countries. Join us
today and make a difference…