Al-Futtaim Hiring for Team Leader – Air Freight 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 A”rab 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 organisation 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:

• Handle end to end scope of the assigned key accounts of Air Freight portfolio including the coordination with Internal and External stakeholders in an efficient manner. Handle additional tasks such as Freight management of special movements, Exhibition shipments and ensure smooth running of the department

What you will do:

• Report to duty on a timely basis.
• Should have the ability to handle sizeable team of AIR import business
• To be able to handle large scale bids and RFQ’s of new and existing customers
• Must be flexible in working hours and should be open to work in any shifts assigned.
• Should be well-versed with the Freight Management, Carrier, OR agent negotiations to attain the customer retention and healthy hit ratio
• Understanding to Admission Temporary Admission (ATA) Carnet processes, Exhibition Shipment clearances
• Should be well versed with Free Zone regulations, customs processes, and Incoterms

Required Skills to be successful:
1.- Customer management and coordination experience
2.- Strong analytical and communication skills
3.- Timely Resolution
4.- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)

About the Team:

• Reporting to the Business Sector Manager and will be responsible for handling end to end scope of the assigned key accounts of Air Freight portfolio including the coordination with Internal and External stakeholders in an efficient manner. Handle additional tasks such as Freight management of special movements, Exhibition shipments and ensure smooth running of the department.

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