Logistics Executive

**Job Requisition ID**:167220

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.

**Role Overview**: The Logistics Executive is responsible for managing and coordinating daily logistics operations, ensuring the timely delivery of goods, optimizing transportation, and overseeing warehouse activities across all product categories. This role requires frequent interaction with internal teams, third-party service providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure operations are smooth, compliant, and cost-efficient.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Logistics Operations Management**:

- Monitor and track shipments from allocation date until the transportation movement is completed from origin warehouses to the final destination point.
- Coordinate with transportation companies, third-party logistics providers, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- Ensure all goods are delivered on schedule, from loading to delivery at warehouses or retail stores.
- Manage store deliveries, returns, and stock transfers, ensuring transportation utilization is maximized.
- Oversee local warehouse inbound and outbound operations for all product categories.
- Ensure inventory management, including monitoring expiry dates at local warehouses.
- Maintain daily movement trackers with milestones for goods in transit, store deliveries, and storage status with third-party logistics providers.
- **Compliance and Documentation**:

- Secure all necessary shipping documentation based on the nature of the shipment.
- Coordinate with the compliance department to ensure shipments meet regulatory requirements.
- Work with clearance agents to ensure shipments are cleared and delivered on time.
- Adhere to all supply chain policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
- **Financial and Performance Reporting**:

- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on stock, cost, and overall supply chain performance.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all supply chain policies and regulatory requirements.
- Verify vendor invoices and ensure they align with agreed-upon terms, submitting them to the finance department for processing.
- Report and manage incidents or disruptions in the supply chain, and process claims for compensation when applicable.
- **Operational Effectiveness**:

- Safeguard company assets by adhering to loss prevention measures, managing inventory, stock movements, sales, returns, and exchanges.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures to maintain operational efficiency.

**Qualifications, Experience, & Skills**:

- **Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- **Minimum Experience**:

- 3-6 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, preferably in a multichannel retail environment.
- Experience managing air and sea freight, including handling dry and perishable goods.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and SAP or similar ERP software is preferable.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate and interpret logistics performance reports.
- **Key Competencies**:

- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (English and Arabic), with the ability to coordinate across various stakeholders.
- Ability to take initiative and drive results, meeting financial and operational KPIs.

Additional Internal Information:

- Reports to: E
- Band: Logistics Manager