Business Analyst | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Supply Chain | Logistics

Job description / Role

About Al-Futtaim Group

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 enable 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

The Business Analyst assesses Al-Futtaim Logistics divisions, improving processes and systems. They analyze business problems and develop solutions for businesses and clients. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and an understanding of business objectives are essential. The role involves extracting data from logistics platforms to provide insights that enhance cost efficiency, utilization, productivity, and customer experience. Analysts must have a deep understanding of operations and be able to transform raw data into meaningful visuals. Their insights drive business growth and efficiency.

What You Will Do

Feasibility Studies, Business Cases, Logistics Study Reports on Expansion Plans

• Support the business and management in expansion plans and new projects based on strategic directives. Coordinate with the operations team to collect the required input, analyze data, and prepare business cases for review and decision-making.
• Monitor job-wise margins in the system against estimated costs. Establish periodic monitoring and escalation procedures for jobs where actual profitability falls below the desired level, ensuring timely corrective action.
• Develop new logistics products based on emerging business activities, new verticals, and expansion plans in collaboration with division heads.

Process Review and Improvement

• Review current operational processes and recommend improvements. Implement process enhancements in consultation with business and operations teams, monitor progress, and maintain a tracker for future reference and audits.

Business Analytics & MIS

• Facilitate the achievement of business goals by providing relevant MIS, analytical support, and operational analysis required by various business units. Experience in developing BI reports is essential for compiling operational reports.
• Consolidate reports from various operations and circulate them to management. Issue monthly reports highlighting operational results and analyzing performance.
• Review operational processes to ensure effective controls, accurate financial transactions, and timely MIS reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Conduct regular site visits to identify cost-saving opportunities related to operational efficiencies and resource utilization (consumables, personnel, assets). Report findings to management for review and decision-making.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong team player with experience interacting with senior stakeholders and delivering measurable results in cost benefits, revenue growth, or efficiency gains.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights using MIS tools.
• Expertise in predictive and preventive data modeling using advanced tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Tableau, SQL, Python, and Alteryx.
• Deep business understanding to develop reports and operational knowledge for effective analysis.

About The Team

The role reports to the Head of Customer Solutions and Marketing. You will be working in a fast-paced supply chain environment in Jebel Ali Free Zone, interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

What Equips You for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• At least three years of proven experience in data analysis and reporting using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools (Power Query).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data modeling techniques is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization best practices and dashboard design.

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.

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.