SASO experienced Logistics Executive

Job description / Role

SASO experienced Logistics Executive - ACE Regional Office - Dubai

As part of the Logistics Team based in Dubai, you will be responsible for ensuring proper coordination from all internal & external stake holders including buyers, vendors-across the world, logistics companies, and certification agencies including SASO agents, warehouse and Government authorities etc. in order to ensure a smooth flow of shipment movement in to various middle East countries including UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar & Egypt.

You will coordinate with ACE Buying team and ACE local/import vendors to ensure smooth flow of stock movement along with proper documentation.You will assist in preparation and maintenance of accurate and up to date shipment tracker as well as maintain necessary logistics & inventory reports using ERP system and various MS office applications.

You will be responsible for verification of freight and warehouse invoices and perform monthly reconciliation. You will ensure the continuity of the proper documentation process and support the Logistics manager in formulating necessary SOPs to ensure the compliance from all concerned parties.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, it is essential you have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Business Administration. You will have a thorough understanding of Middle East import/export government & custom rules and regulations. You will have at least 3 years experience in logistics functions. You will have advanced skills in MS office applications and working knowledge in SAP would be an added advantage.

It is mandatory you will have special exposure to KSA, Qatar & Egypt cross border logistics movement. You will have excellent communication skills and highly influential in ensuring the concerted efforts from all internal and external parties to deliver the results within agreed time lines.

Due to the nature of job, candidates with working experience in preparing and coordinating for KSA, Doha & Egypt shipment documentation including SASO certification (either from the service provider side or from the retail side of business) will only be considered.

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.