Al-Futtaim Hiring for Business Sector Manager – Aerospace Logistics Job at Dubai Full Time

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
The freight department is responsible to provide an efficient and cost effective freight solution and services to group and non-group companies in relation to their international and domestic transportation requirements. Our core relationships are with all group divisions and non-group companies that either import or export to UAE and Cross Trade.

What you will do

• Effectively generate, manage and lead Aerospace Logistics vertical within Al Futtaim Logistics
• Ensure service levels to both Domestic and Foreign Customers are exceeded the expectation.
• Develop a new portfolio of customers by effectively generating and build relationship with Air
• Lines, Ground Handling Agents, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operate) companies in Air
• Industry, Air Craft Parts Distributors, etc.
• Maintaining existing customer contracts, negotiate within minimum 6-12 months of expiry for
• further renewal in line with AFL competence and market standard.
• Assist Freight Management developing Aerospace Logistics regionally

Required skills to be successful

• 5 years’ experience in Aerospace Logistics
• Full awareness of Air Freight industry and its products & services
• Full understanding of all UAE import and export regulations
• Good experience in business development and key account management

About the team
The role will report to the General Manager, Freight & Relocation and you will have 10 direct reports. You will be working in a dynamic and busy environment wherein you will be dealing directly with different Stakeholders across the organization and external customers.

What equips you for the role

• Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Degree qualified
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aerospace Logistics
• Overall 10 years’ experience in Multi-National companies in middle management
• Knowledge about Aerospace Logistics, Local (UAE) and GCC requirements for Air Side operation and understanding of all UAE import and export regulations and local regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead, negotiate, motivate, and manage Business Development and Key Account Management
• High-level commercial ability

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.