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Team Leader - Air Freight I Al Futtaim Automotive I Logistics

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Job Requisition ID: 153086

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:

We are looking for Team Leader - Air Freight. The primary responsibility is to 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:

• To manage an assigned team within Air Freight business
• Handle end to end scope of assigned key accounts including end to end scope.
• Coordination with customers for the weekly schedules
• Effective coordination with origin agents\' offices & ensure timely collections & lifting to attain efficient lead times
• Liaise with Origin agents for cost effective solutions
• Verification of Pre-Alerts & Shipping documents and arrange for the timely clearances
• Coordination with destination agents for the cross trade shipments awarded by the key clients
• Maintain and submit the Trackers to assigned key accounts on the agreed intervals (Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly)

Required Skills to be successful:

• Experienced in Air Freight industry (Air Import & Export)
• Key account management abilities
• Should be well-versed with Pricing & procurement and bid management
• Ability to manage a team

About the Team:

Reporting to the Business Sector Manager and will work closely with the customer service and pricing team.

What equips you for the role:

• 7 - 8 years in Air Freight Industry
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, experienced in Cargowise EDI or similar TMS
• Should have thorough knowledge in Perishable movements & Pharma Cargo
• Understanding to ATA Carnet processes, Exhibition Shipment clearances
• Should be well versed with Free Zone regulations, customs processes and Incoterms

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.

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