Al Futtaim Jobs - Logistics Executive | M&S | Dubai, UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 86375 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

ROLE PURPOSE:
Responsible for the day-to-day supply chain operations and logistics of Marks & Spencer in order to maximise the process efficiency and productivity. The role is to manage the supply chain delivering service levels, meeting business objectives in line with budget and company business plan for the MENA region.
The job holder should be capable of delivering logistics best practice and processes and ensure these are communicated and implemented across MENA region in line with local requirements in each country.
Job Holder ensures volume plans and forecasts are delivered through capacity and capability, and supply chain cost targets are delivered and are part of internal and external service agreements.

 

KEY ROLE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plan and manage food, dangerous goods and textile export by land, air and sea freighting to ensure stock availability in all retail outlets

Understand export documentation, certification requirement and ensure smooth border clearance.

Continuous monitoring of 3PL & other service providers against agreed KPIs

Work closely with buying & merchandising team to obtain allocation plan for each season

Plan border closure dispatch & deliveries during festive seasons

Analyse freight forwarder performance and cost on periodic basis

Validate invoices and ensure that charges are consistent within agreed terms

Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements and verify documents are all complete and verified prior to dispatch & clearance

Tender required services and manage contracts

Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Reports to track, stock and costs throughout the supply chain.

Financial budgeting and Business Planning

Report incidents and process claims for compensations

 

Minimum Experience and Knowledge:

Education:   Graduate Degree, Postgraduate in Management preferred
 3+ years’ work experience in supply chain management
• Experience in a multichannel retail environment
• Experience in export freight forwarding is a plus

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