Head Of Automotive And Transport Al Futtaim Logistics UAE
Al Futtaim Private Company LLC, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Head of Automotive and Transport | Al Futtaim Logistics
About the Position:
Al Futtaim Logistics is currently looking for the Head of Automotive and Transport who will oversee the entire operations and financial performance of the Transport and Automotive Department
Reporting to the Managing Director, your key responsibilities are as follows:
Complete accountability & responsibility ownership of the Business Unit
Fully accountable for the growth, success and operational/financial results of the BU.
Fully accountable for all the assets under control, both human and material.
Complete ownership of the BU operational processes & risks, including the regular review and improvement thereof
Key authority to represent the BU with the Customers, Government authorities, Senior Company Management and all Staff within the BU.
Ensuring proactive and on-going liaison, communication and action with all internal departments/customers in order to maximize intra-company efficiencies and bridge inter-departmental relationships.
Actively define and participate in the yearly planning in order to ensure daily, weekly and monthly targets are achieved as set out in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
In-depth understanding and total ownership of the P&L and Budget to monitor progress and control cost within the Sector
Set signed SLAs with customer
Develop Operating Plans and ensure targets have been achieved through regular review
Report Monthly KPI’s & Financials to the Management/Customer
Anticipate potential threats and opportunities
Formulate strategic plans to grow both existing and new business within the BU Sector
Apply a broad knowledge and perspective to anticipate future trends and consequences
Use appropriate tools to achieve a short term and long term business objectives
Develop levels in the supply chain process in terms of cost and service levels to increase operational efficiency.
Develop and recommend accurate and realistic business process.
Maintain an effective but lean organization.
Developing SOP’s to maintain a clear and transparent system processes
Maximize the use of SAP in order to ensure smooth, on-time and auditable order generation, invoicing and distribution
Maximise the use of SAP to deliver enhanced storage and process strategies
Provide suggestions and raise areas of concern in order to meet customer expectations
Manage Human Resources to maintain and increase high standards of employee competence, productivity and development.
Strong understanding and practise of sound & sustainable people management in order to maximise efficiency and morale.
Organizes the team(s) to ensure that plans are translated into action.
Provide accurate and timely feedback to colleagues on their performance through Regular Progress Reviews.
Identify training needs in line to businesses requirement.
Ensure open positions are filled in line to the business needs
Ensure that internal promotions are considered as an option where relevant, in order to cultivate a culture of motivation and promote individual career growth prospects, thus fostering a win-win HR relationship between company & staff.
Recognizing that the staff forms the most critical and costly investment of the company.
Minimize staff turnover by creating a highly productive, rewarding environment.
Create and implement activity-based incentive schemes where relevant and mutually beneficial
Maintains appropriate levels of productivity in fast changing environments
Job Specification
About You:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should have the following qualification, experience and skills:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Engineering and Master’s degree in Business Administration
Minimum Experience: 8 years managerial experience in a transport/automotive environment
Job-Specific Skills: Knowledge of GCC road networks and operations, Fleet Management, Warehousing and Distribution, Relocations and routing and scheduling.
Candidate with customer centric approach and operationally proactive by nature will be highly needed for this role to ensure daily departmental tasks, routines and resources are available to deliver high quality services. You must have strong communication skills, be a confident decision maker, have excellent leadership skills and be able to influence others. You will be an engaging leader with a skill for developing talent, a drive for result.
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