General Manager – Freight (Al-Futtaim Logistics)
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-3946
Al Futtaim Group

The Role


The Role


Al-Futtaim Logistics is a leading Supply Chain Management company in Dubai, UAE, with our major shareholder being one of the largest business houses in the lower Gulf region. Al-Futtaim logistics, started as a small warehouse for Al-Futtaim products about 25 years ago, and has developed over the years into one of the largest logistics service providers in the UAE. We have nearly 500 people on our diverse team from 20 different countries.Â
We offer superior pan-Arab supply chain management solutions including warehousing and distribution, freight forwarding as well as IT solutions and Supply Chain Design and Consulting. The company has an international network of offices and agents for overseas freight and warehousing and distribution centres in all major UAE cities and ports.We are currently looking to recruit an experienced General Manager - Freight to work from our Jebel Ali based operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the profitability and growth of the Freight department through efficient and effective management, strong proactive leadership, technical proficiency, proactive customer interaction, and strong Employee Engagement.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

* Full P&L responsibility for freight forwarding and related logistics operations
* Maximisation of resources - human, property, systems to deliver new and organic business growth
* Development and enhancement of group and non group customer relationships through managed sales pipeline
* Delivery of business cohesion, harmonisation and achievement of best practice operational procedures, operational excellence against internal SOP'S and agreed customer SLA'S
* Ensure performance enhancement and succession planning to create an environment of superior performance with the capacity to engage and maintain new business acquisitions
* Responsible for local and international industry regulatory compliance
* Responsible for development of Al Futtaim Logistics presence in the region through attendance and participation in selected industry conferences along with managed pipeline meetings with tier one and two shipping companies and airlines.

Requirements


Requirements


To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

* Formal education and training in logistics, international trade, supply chain management
* International freight exposure
* Minimum 8 years managerial experience
* Ability to lead, motivate and manage operations teams
* High level customer service ability

About the Company


About the Company


Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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