Transport Planner – Al Futtaim Logistics
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai, UAE
Ref: HP698-1172
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.

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 Transport Planner to work from our Jebel Ali based operations. Reporting to the Operations Manager and leading a team of 55 Heavy Vehicle Drivers, you will be responsible for planning and organizing all movements of Automotive stock units to and from all UAE sites.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring maximum fleet efficiency with effective route planning and load factors
• Controlling Drivers' Trip Allowance, Overtime, fleet running costs and fuel consumption
• Maximizing SAP in all day to day transport planning activities to maintain system integrity
• Having a clear understanding of customer lead times and required KPI's, with commensurate execution
• Ensuring maximum fleet utilization and manpower resource control
• Identifying areas requiring improvement; develop plans to rectify shortfalls and implement accordingly
• In conjunction with QA Team, reducing accidents and damage across the supply chain, paying particular attention to new units delivered by Car-Carrier and Road Traffic Accidents with Heavy Vehicles
• Carrying out regular Toolbox Training with Heavy Vehicle Drivers to maintain a high standard of vehicle handling and driving standards

Requirements


Requirements


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

• Minimum 2 years experience in Transport Planning and Warehousing
• Result orientated, with decision making and problem solving abilities
• Report generation experience with MS Office skills
• High level Logical thinking and planning ability
• Good communicator at all levels

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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