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 Groups 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 primary focus of the role will be to coordinate for competitive buy rates with carriers and other key stakeholders and identify opportunities to optimize sales and profitability through pricing strategies.

What you will do

• Manage the timelines and submission dates effectively
• Trade lanes analysis and development
• Manage and respond to spot quotation requests in line with customers need for FCL, LCL, Air, OOG (including Project cargo)
• Development of Pricing / Tender Management
• Effectively communicate with carriers and build relationships with key decision makers
• Coordinate, facilitate and drive winning tender and implementation processes
• Be able to acknowledge and understand company capabilities and identify improvement areas where needed

Required skills to be successful

• Experience in pricing and tender management
• Clear understanding of multiple modes and services within the transportation and logistics industry
• Well versed in EDI software such as cargowise
• Knowledge in customs regulations of UAE and Jafza

About the team
This role will be reporting to the Operations Manager - Sea Freight and will collaborate with main stakeholders in line with pricing desk processes and requirements.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Operations Management or business related.
• At least 2 - 3 years of experience in international freight forwarding company with experience in pricing and quoting
• Should be flexible to work out of office hours as per business requirement
• Good interpersonal, communication and excellent negotiating skills

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 worlds 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.
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