Website Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al-Futtaim operates through more than 65 companies across sectors as diverse as commerce, industry and services, and employs in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Singapore and Europe.
Pricing Executive I Al Futtaim Automotive I Logistics
Date: 3 Oct 2023
Location: Dubai, AE
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 157542
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
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 customer’s 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
- Bachelor’s 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
To apply for this job please visit www.afuturewithus.com.