Truck Application Specialist - Commercial Vehicles Division

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-10077

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Truck Application Specialist - Al Futtaim Motors - Commercial Vehicles Division - Hino Trucks

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoys undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, AF Motors also holds exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyota forklifts and BT warehouse equipment.

To provide full back-up support to these world-class franchises, AF Motors have an established network of showrooms and service & parts centers throughout the UAE.

We are looking for an exceptional and talented Truck Application Engineer to join our facility located in Dubai.

Reporting to the Head of Distributor Operations, the key accountabilities of the position include:
- Receive Quotes from Sales Department and coordinate directly with Truck Fabricators
- Study Feasibility of application by providing the most competitive , profitable and qualitative option
- Make sure that fabrication specification is as per Security , Compatibility , and customer guidelines & standards
- Support dealers in coordinating availability and timelines
- Visit with Sales Team on customer site to take full brief and take responsibility of providing the right consultation
- Work closely with the Truck Product Manager to provide the best consultation
- Assist with resolution to post-delivery problems reported by customer, dealer or service personnel.
- Manage updating of all Fabrication related content in: SAP & Other Application simulator
- Update prices / and specifications weekly/monthly in systems
- Write , develop and update continuously the SOPs describing the full function of the Truck application process
- Maintain Customer Database, Supplier quotes and product data to use for monthly analyses , analyses and reporting

Requirements

- BS/BA (in engineering technology) or related degree
- Excellent in Excel and Application Simulators
- Minimum of 5 years Experience in Application of Light Duty and Heavy Duty Truck (Light duty Truck experience is a must!)
- Previous UAE experience
- UAE driving licence

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.

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