Operations Executive | Supply Chain | Logistics

Overview of the role:

To provide strong support to the operations team and customers while optimizing SAP usage in daily activities to ensure complete system integrity. To complete administrative tasks with accuracy and within the designated timeframe, and to submit reports promptly.

What you will do:

• Offer high level support and commercial contact to our customers. Fully understand our SLA/KPI requirements and ensure a customer centric mindset is maintained at all times.
• Maximize SAP in all day to day activities to maintain system integrity and exceed customer service level expectations.
• Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with all internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and diplomacy is essential to ensure operation runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Identify areas requiring improvement and develop plans to rectify shortfalls and implement accordingly.
• Provide direct support and assistance to Auto Units Supervisors and Transport Planners. Complete cross-training for all Auto Units departments and have knowledge of the full supply chain process.
• Preparation of daily reports for prompt submission to Operations Manager (SNA Update, PDI Feed, Daily KM Report).
• Provide/update system entries (UL creation, shipment/delivery creation, binning location updates, etc.) when required.
• Ensure that offline employees are made aware of company advertisements and promotions, as well as announcements and notices from top management. These shall then be posted promptly on the notice board and updated regularly.
• Perform record-keeping (meeting minutes) and clerical tasks (filing) as necessary.
• Offer high level support to the Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor in the preparation of incident reports for submission to top management/other departments.

Required skills to be successful:

• Strong knowledge and experience in transport planning and warehousing.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills.
• Analytical in thought and practice.
• SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.

About the team:

The role will report to the Senior Operations Manager and you will be working in a busy warehouse environment in Kizad/Abu Dhabi wherein you will be dealing directly with multiple senior stakeholders.

What equips you for the role:

• 2 years within a similar role (transport planning, warehousing) or at least 5 years work experience in the field of business, with training certifications relevant to the position.
• Results-oriented with decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high paced environment.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive:

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial and construction equipment. What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.