Logistics Coordinator – Automotive FAMCO

Job description / Role

FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co.) is a market leading supplier of products & services to a diverse range of industries & commercial undertakings covering the transportation, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, oil & gas and marine sectors. FAMCO serves these industries with world-class brands like Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses, Volvo Construction Equipment, Merlo, Ingersoll Rand, Linde, Dexion, Yanmar, Himoinsa, Stanley Proto, Fenner, Bruynzeel, Mobel Linea, Meco, Bott, Stertil, Hart & Nassau.

FAMCO has operations in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. The company's development and success has been based on an in-depth understanding of customer needs and the dedication of its skilled staff.

FAMCO is committed to providing outstanding second-to-none service levels to customers and to maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards at the highest possible levels. FAMCO is an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 certified company.

Working with the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Coordinator will supervise and manage the logistics operations activities in FAMCO Saudi with regard to requirements of the equipment, ground and air transportation, inventory, record keeping, movement of equipment and disbursements.

Related specific responsibilities:

* Responsible for creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders, uploading orders online on suppliers websites
* Responsible for maintaining a record of all outstanding purchase orders with external vendors
* Arranges transportation and forwarding services for all orders to ensure material is delivered as per schedule
* Reviews expediting schedules on all customer orders. Obtains and forwards information to planning and sales teams
* Responsible for all duty customs sales and tax functions, including certification and verification, drawback, and compliance with governmental agencies
* Coordinates imports and exports
* Reviews freight rates: air, courier, and land
* Liaises with custom brokers for updated reporting procedures and valuations
* Assistance in provision of logistics support to other staff by arranging land and air-travel
* Maintenance of equipment's inventory
* Assign duties to drivers ensuring timely services, issuing fuel, recording log-books and maintenance and repair/recovery of vehicles
* Adheres to procedures and policies inside the company
* Performance of any other duties as required by the Logistics Manager

Requirements

To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Experience in Heavy equipment business is a definite advantage

* Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the field of operations and logistics

* Excellent knowledge of computer applications especially the Microsoft office programs and Internet browsing

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Fluency in oral/written English

* Ability to work in open yards (if required)

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 Groups 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 Groups 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.