Almarai is the largest integrated dairy foods company in the world with an unrivaled reputation synonymous with delivering excellence and quality across its entire range of products. Operating across the gulf region, Almarai currently employs over 35,000 employees servicing some 50,000 retail outlets with a turnover that exceeded $3.36 billion in 2014.
An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.
Freight Manager – (Air Freight Operation)
CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- Implement the set Inbound Freight and Network Strategy by effectively managing the overall Air freight operations by improving of material flow from suppliers to end users.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Manage Air freight operations end-to-end to ensure smooth timely material flow from supplier to end users as per set norms and standards.
- Provide assistance and setting strategic direction to the inbound freight operations.
- Provide inputs to Division Head in setting annual budget and making sure targets are being met.
- Oversee day-to-day expenses and the compliance of freight forwarders, carriers, and service providers to ensure they are within set rates.
- Ensure proper utilization of systems and availability of data to produce reports.
- Provide inputs to adjust set strategy for better work flow.
- Manage analysis to enhance operation and results in cost saving.
- Manage flow of information and communication internally with different divisions.
ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
- Bachelor Degree graduate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimal 5-7 years of experience in the freight industry with minimum of 3 years in senior supervisory or managerial position.
- Worked with Multinational Freight Forwarder or FMCG/FOOD manufacturing Company.
- Experience in Export and Import regulations in the Middle East.
COMPETENCIES:
Team work and collaborative. Leadership skills. Negation skills. Analytical skills. High problem solving skills. Knowledge about customs & clearance. Strong communication skills. Ability to deal with local authorities.