Transport Planner - Al Futtaim Logistics

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for experienced Transport Planner to join our Al Futtaim Logistics team in Dubai. The main purpose of the role is to plan and organize all movements of Automotive stock units to and from all UAE sites, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction, whilst maintaining optimum levels of operational efficiency at minimum cost.

You would be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport planning activities to maintain system integrity and exceed customer service level expectations You would have a clear understanding of customer lead times and required KPI’s, with commensurate execution.

You would have to ensure maximum fleet utilization and resource control, whilst maintaining optimum levels of efficiency. You would be responsible for monitoring fleet running costs and fuel consumption. You will have to identify areas requiring improvement and develop plans to rectify shortfalls and implement them accordingly. In conjunction with QA Team, you would have to work on reducing accidents and damage across the supply chain, paying particular attention to new units delivered by Car-Carrier and Road Traffic Accidents with Heavy Vehicles.

You will be responsible for conducting regular Toolbox Training with HV Drivers to maintain a high standard of vehicle handling and driving standards. You would also be required to prepare the Trip Allowance Report, Vehicle Offload Report, Overtime Allowance Report, Car Carrier Allowance Reports, Petty Cash and Payroll reports.

Requirements

You must possess at least 2 years of Transport Planning and Warehousing experience. You must have a good understanding of fleet management and processes. SAP knowledge is a definite advantage.

You must possess good communication skills, logical thinking and planning ability. You must also be result orientated, with decision-making and problem solving abilities. You should be knowledgeable in report generation and be proficient in MS Office.

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.