We are currently looking for Operation Manager for Procurement & Pricing of Ocean Freight Division in Al Futtaim Logistics
As the Operations Manager, you will oversee the entire operations and financial performance of the Freight and Relocation Department within Al Futtaim Logistics for KSA
You will manage the procurement of Ocean Freight and efficiently manage carrier contracts for major customers at periodical intervals
procurement of cross border and local transport from Local vendors
You will also attend and manage RFQs of Global Key Accounts and Partners’ RFQs requests
Job Responsibilities
To manage procurement of Surface Transport and local services inquiries from marketTo manage pricing to local market, Global Key Accounts and Partners
Closely collaborate with Commercial Team for a timely procurement and pricing of inquiries generated/received
Handover new &/or revalidated converted businesses to respective Operations Manager for efficient planning/ implementation as per the terms agreed
Handle global and local RFQ’s efficiently and drive the results
Prepare work orders for transactional businesses and hand over to respective team lead
Keep track of milestones achieved in procurement & pricing, with hit ratio
Keep track of failures, with reasons for failures and feedback to source of query
Job Requirements
Must have experience in procurement & pricing for special logistics, full and partial Charter movements, Out of Gauge, and projects
Should be well-versed with Ocean Freight market intelligence, carrier relations and thoroughly knowledgeable about the ocean services to/from Middle East
Proficiency in overall Ocean Freight, Cross Border and Local Services Management
Thorough knowledge about GCC customs and border regulations, Freezones in UAE and neighboring markets