Freight Coordinator | Automotive | Logistics

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:

• Effectively handling of Air, Sea & Land Freight operation and coordinate with the Clients, Shipping Lines, Airlines, Oversea Agent, GHA (Ground Handling Agent) and local authorities.
• To handle Aerospace related logistics, such as handling of AOG (Air Crafts On Ground), TCS (Time Critical Service) and Coordinating Air Side Deliveries on time.

What you will do:

• Effectively manage each & every job in a timely manner for the customers allocated.
• Clearing the assigned incoming / outgoing Air & Sea Freight shipments as per the terms.
• Handling the Aerospace Logistics movements / AOG’s / Time Critical shipments.
• Handling the documentation and process of various authority approvals such as Police / Municipality / MOFA & etc.
• Job registration, update of details in EDI Cargowise, Invoicing, e-docs to be managed efficiently.
• Handle additional customers jobs as and when situation arises especially during annual leave and as disseminated by the Team Leader and/or Operations Manager.
• To ensure timely invoicing & avoid issuance of credit notes.
• Reporting dashboard as per the content requested (job context) in the format provided.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Understanding of ATA processes and experience in consolidation and direct deliveries.
• Should be well versed with the customs processes in KSA and Incoterms.
• Should be Efficient in Freight management and knowledge in the DO issuances from GHA’s.
• Should have the ability to efficiently handle clients, key accounts and coordinates with Agent offices worldwide.

About the team:

The role reports to Freight Manager and will interact with internal and external stakeholders.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
• 3 - 5 years knowledge in Air Freight Operations Management practices and procedure.
• Good communication and Proficiency in MS Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ MS Projects).
• Knowledge in Human Resources Management and Finance is a plus.

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 & 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.