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Job description / Role
As a Shipping Manager you will develop an in-house Customs clearance capability for the UAE market to generate significant cost savings and to optimise expenditure with existing clearance resources by applying Group Freight Category Management processes.
You will also:
* Assume total responsibility for the management of the Customs clearance department activities between clearing agents, forwarders, suppliers and brand teams. Provide effective and efficient support to RDC and LDC on all customs clearance related operations to support corporate objectives.
* Manage the flow of work within the Department according to SLAs in an efficient and cost effective manner. Available on call 24/7 by Shipping Teams to ensure 100% service and support to RDC operations.
* Allocate workload to its team members by ensuring that individual's productivity is maintained and that the assigned tasks are adhered to and well delivered.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
* Graduate qualification in logistics desirable
* 3 years' experience in a similar position
* Knowledge of Customs/Municipal regulations and clearing formalities
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.