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Job description / Role
Job Requisition ID: 153086
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the role:
We are looking for Team Leader - Air Freight. The primary responsibility is to handle end to end scope of the assigned key accounts of Air Freight portfolio including the coordination with Internal and External stakeholders in an efficient manner. Handle additional tasks such as Freight management of special movements, Exhibition shipments and ensure smooth running of the department.
What you will do:
- To manage an assigned team within Air Freight business
- Handle end to end scope of assigned key accounts including end to end scope.
- Coordination with customers for the weekly schedules
- Effective coordination with origin agents' offices & ensure timely collections & lifting to attain efficient lead times
- Liaise with Origin agents for cost effective solutions
- Verification of Pre-Alerts & Shipping documents and arrange for the timely clearances
- Coordination with destination agents for the cross trade shipments awarded by the key clients
- Maintain and submit the Trackers to assigned key accounts on the agreed intervals (Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly)
Requirements
Required Skills to be successful:
- Experienced in Air Freight industry (Air Import & Export)
- Key account management abilities
- Should be well-versed with Pricing & procurement and bid management
- Ability to manage a team
About the Team:
Reporting to the Business Sector Manager and will work closely with the customer service and pricing team.
What equips you for the role:
- 7 - 8 years in Air Freight Industry
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, experienced in Cargowise EDI or similar TMS
- Should have thorough knowledge in Perishable movements & Pharma Cargo
- Understanding to ATA Carnet processes, Exhibition Shipment clearances
- Should be well versed with Free Zone regulations, customs processes and Incoterms
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.