Procurement Specialist | Automotive Corporate – Dubai, UAE

Posted by Simrans on December 24, 2013

AF13465 – Procurement Specialist | Automotive Corporate

:: About the business:

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to their brands worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Automotive is synonymous with brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Volvo which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. We also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world’s top automobiles and automotive products like Hino – Japan’s leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries as well as the franchises for Hertz Rent-a-car – the worlds largest rental and leasing company and FAMCO heavy goods Machinery.

:: About the job:

Reports to: Central Procurement Manager – Strategic Global Sourcing

Direct Reports: 1

Department: Central Procurement Department

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose:

Responsible for Procurement for marketing category for the Automotive group as per the Group Policies and Procedures.

Description

Cooperate with Marketing stakeholders for all business units
Streamlining procurement activities across the category
Responsible for sourcing expertise in defined Marketing service category, negotiating, contracting, and managing suppliers
Drive Cost reductions & process optimization, supporting savings documentation and record savings realised
Manage the Campaign requirements
Sourcing process by coordinating specifications, selection criteria, contracts and RFx
Responsible for supply base management

Job context:

Confidentiality
Accuracy
Time lines
Team Work

:: About you

Should have previous knowledge/ experience of Marketing Procurement/ Sourcing
Knowledge of Ariba and SAP systems is must
MS office package
5 -7 years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement

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Business Unit:	Automotive
Country:	United Arab Emirates

AF12995 – Travel Consultant (After Office Hours Consultant) x2 | Al-Futtaim Travel

:: About the Business:

Al Futtaim Travel, part of the Al Futtaim Group of Companies, offers travel consulting services in the leisure and corporate markets from multiple outlets in Dubai. Our leisure business caters for all market sectors.

:: About the Job:

We are currently looking to recruit two experienced Travel Consultant (After Office Hours Consultant) to join our Al-Futtaim Travel team in Dubai.

Responsibilities:

Working on the out of hours team hours ranging from 5pm to 8am, 6 days a week
Working on multi GDSs including flights, car hire, hotels etc
Making amendments to bookings, dealing with cancellations, problems, flight delays, changes etc.

:: About You:

To apply for this role you must have the following skills, qualifications and experiences:

Business travel consultant experience, ideally multi GDS
Able to work night shifts is a must
Strong market airfares calculation reissues experience
Problem solving skills
Dealing with over 60 clients
Fluency in verbal/written English & Excellent communication skills
Minimum three years frontline operational experience in the Travel industry, preference to experience in the U.A.E
IATA certification and Knowledge of World Geography
Good computer skills
Business & financial awareness and good customer service skills

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Services
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF13077 – Management Accountant | Retail Corporate Office

Retail

:: About the Business:

Al-Futtaim’s Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.

We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.

:: About the Job:

We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional for the role of Management Accountant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder would be focus on following areas:

Financial Accounting: Assist in management of company accounts & financials
MIS and Reporting: Support in Preparation of monthly Accounts (B/S, P&L, Cash flows etc.) Preparation of MIS in concise manner to reflect the business performance for the reporting period to assist in decision making process.
Budget / Reviews & Compliance: Assist in Budget preparation / Budget Review & Manage ERP requirements of the Group through ensuring compliance to consolidation requirements (Budget / Actual performance)
Monthly Closing: Monthly accounts closing / provision review, GL review & perform related process in the system.
Capex & Fixed Assets: Track the Capex spends & ensure capitalization is complete in time.
Customer Service: ensure that timely and qualitative information to various departments as per business requirement.
Review critically various financial / non financial information capturing process to identify scope for improvement / automation.
Participate in projects as and when required.

:: About You:

Experience / Skill Set:

The ideal candidate will have:

Good Understanding of accounting Practice and ERP system ( SAP / BPC / BI preferred).
Sound knowledge of MS Office (Advanced skills Excel / PPT preferred)
Good interpersonal & organization skills
3 – 5 years of finance experience in retail (preferred) / trading industry.
University degree in Accounting, professional qualification in Accounting would be advantage.
Analytical mind and good business acumen.

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Retail
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF13168 – HR Analyst (Working & System Support) | Al-Futtaim Group HR

:: About the Business:

HR Connect operates in a shared service environment, a central unit providing HR related services to a user base size of 10,000 Employees, Managers & HR Business Partners in Al-Futtaim.

:: About the Job:

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced HR Analyst to work from our HR Shared Service Centre based in Dubai Festival City. Reporting to Team Leader – Working & System Support, you will be responsible for incoming requests from the business which are escalated by Tier 1 for various activities like Payroll transactions, renewals, loans, official letters to Banks & Consulates etc.

Your duties will include:

Show levels of expertise in a specific functional area (eg. HR processes, policies, transactions & etc)
Ensure data quality & accuracy are met at all time through “Right First Time” practice.
Communicate results to employees after having received confirmation that request is resolved.
Maintain up to date knowledge of policies and procedures within the Group.
Demonstrate proactive personal commitment to the adoption of new processes and working practices.

:: About You:

To apply for the role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Management or Technology
Experience in customer service help desk role would be an advantage
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
2 – 3 years experience in supporting HR system transactions module – Personnel Admin, Organizational Management, Payroll, Time Management & etc.
SAP HR exposure is a plus
Experience in common help desk tool such as CRM will be an advantage
Proficiency with PC applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Multi tasking experience in a fast-paced environment, completing work tasks with speed and accuracy in a detailed work environment
Excellent attention to details, with speed and accuracy
Ability to make decisions that impact customer service levels with a sense of urgency
Exposure in business travel process and request handling

Business Unit:	Group
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF13192 – Service Contracts Executive | AF Motors – CSO

:: About The Company:

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the prominent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota’s worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, we also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world’s top automobiles and automotive products like Hino – Japan’s leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries and many more.

:: About The Role:

JOB ROLE:

Responsible to handle complete contracts processing and to follow directives of the Contracts Supervisor to achieve the sales & financial targets of the department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Productivity – Ensure to complete contracts processing on time to reduce contracts WIP’s in order to facilitate the workshops to invoice their pending contracts jobs as soon as possible.
Communication – Assist all branches sales staff by answering queries, quoting and resolving their contracts related issues.
Personal Development – Get OJT & all other necessary trainings to be more competent & productive
Contracts Invoices Inspection – Ensure that there is no overcharging or wrong billing in workshops contracts invoices. If error is there, inform your line manager
Team Work – Ensure to work as team professionally & efficiently by adopting supporting style to achieve the set targets.
Quality – Ensure quality is there in all documentation and contracts processing.
Customer Satisfaction – Assist the customers within the policy limits if customer has contract related financial or operational issues.

:: About the Person:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Diploma in Auto / Mech. Engineering or Business Graduate

Minimum Experience: 2 -4 years in a major automotive manufacturer or dealership / distributorship as a Contracts Assistant or Service Advisor

Job-Specific Skills: Basic knowledge of accounting, finance, data processing & auto engineering.

Communication & Inter- Personal skills.

Good PC skills including proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel & MS Power point.

Behavioural Competencies: Problem Solving, Customer Handling , Time Management & team work.

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Automotive
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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Marine Chief Engineer – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted by Simrans on November 12, 2013

Posted in: Current Jobs, UAE JOBS. Tagged: Abu Dhabi, business, Chief engineer, Engineer, Maritime, middle-east, Services, Transportation and Logistics. 1 Comment

Job description

Position : Marine Chief Engineer
Location :Abu Dhabi, UAE

Full Time – Staff position

$$$Negotiable + Expenses + Full relocation Package

A Marine Chief Engineer with DP experience is required to join a leading international EPC in the Middle East in a full time position. A generous salary (Tax Free) and full relocation package and expenses await the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

As Marine Chief Engineer, you are a key member of the onboard crew, overseeing the entire Marine engineering department on the vessel and responsible for the maintenance and operation of all engineering equipment onboard the vessel.
Working in Marine Engineering as a licensed mariner, a Marine Chief Engineer job is a high rank onboard the ship.The Marine Chief Engineer must ensure that the engine room is suitable for inspection by Authorities and ensures that there is a surplus of fuel and spare parts.

A Marine Chief Engineer holds complete responsibility for the operation of the engine room and any maintenance of machinery onboard the vessel.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience and Qualifications:

You should have experience as a Marine Chief Engineer and of working on DP (Dynamic positioning) Vessels. You should have all compulsory certificates for Officers & seamen and a Degree in an Engineering related subject would give a distinct advantage. You must also be fluent in English, both written and verbal.

AF12768 – Admin Executive | Sandgate

Retail

:: About the business:

Sandgate International LLC was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Futtaim Group to specialise in distribution of Hasbro toys, one of the largest toy makers in the world for GCC and Middle East region.

Sandgate distributes Hasbro products through major toy retailers of the region, including Toys R Us, Toy Store, Hamleys, Baby Shop, Dubai Duty Free, Magrudys, Books Plus, Virgin Boutique, Carrefour, Lulu and etc.

:: About the Job:

We are currently looking to recruit an Admin Executive to be located in our office on Sheikh Zayed Road at ACE store in Dubai. You will be responsible for the following duties:

To carry out necessary data collection/entry and generate relevant reports as required
To provide administrative support to the General Manager
Ensure that all files (both hard copies and soft copies) are updated and organized in order with easy access
To create/maintain an efficient and systematic filing system
To communicate with HR Business Partner and staff, as required
To attend telephone calls and provide polite and efficient service to the internal customer and colleagues
To communicate effectively with management, staff and visitors

:: About you:

To be seriously considered for this role the following are the pre-requisites:

Excellent English Communication
Excellent Arabic communication is mandatory
Excellent time management skills
Intermediate Computer Skills: MS office Excel, Outlook, Word
Arab Nationals are preferred for this role
Female candidates will only be considered due to nature of job role
Willingness of learning and adaptation
Ability to cope with multi tasked roles with good follow up/tracking skills
Filing & Maintenance of records
Organising skill
Team Work
Flexibility and ability to handle pressure
Administrative / Co-ordination skills
Customer Service Orientation

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Retail
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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Brand Manager – Beauty – UAE

Location:Dubai
Date posted:21/07/2013
Job type:Permanent
Company: Quest Search and Selection Ltd
Contact:Quest Search and Selection
Ref:Totaljobs/Q93360
Job ID:57029310

A leading FMCG business with operations worldwide is looking to hire a Brand Manager to handle the beauty products category and become part of their growing team in Dubai, UAE.

As the Brand Manager, you are expected to:

Develop and execute marketing strategies in the region
Oversee all regional brand activities
Manage research projects and agencies to support the development of the strategic positioning of the brand
Ensure that the strategies and marketing plans for the region are based and in line with the global and regional strategic direction
Ensure communication between the international marketing team and regional departments

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or any related field
At least 3-5 years of working experience preferably within the FMCG industry
Background in beauty care products would be an advantage
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Fluent in English and Arabic
Proficient in MS Office Suite

The successful candidate for this position will not only be rewarded with an excellent tax-free salary package but also with an opportunity to work with one of the biggest brands in the FMCG industry today. If you think that you are a fit for this position, please send us your CV.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: You should never need to provide bank account details or any other financial information, or make any form of payment, when applying for any job.

AF11900 – Business Development Manager | Middle East or North & East Africa |

:: About the Company:

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the UAE, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE while continuing to contribute toآ their brands worldwide growth.

Select Auto, part of Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, has been set up to deliver the regional requirements of Oil & Gas, EPC, NGO and Defence clients around the globe, with emphasis on remote and emerging expeditionary markets. Select Auto supplies heavy construction equipment, MHE, vehicles, generators and maintenance services. It is the single point of contact for customers of this profile in these emerging markets and will operate as an internal customer for the other automotive group companies wishing to expand into remote locations.

:: About the Job:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for investigating the legal requirements for operating in a specific country, registering a company (with support from the Dubai HQ), developing sales leads, engaging clients, and working with external and internal parties to deliver the sales solution. The Business Development Manager will either be Dubai-based and forward deployed to assigned MEA Countries. The incumbent should expect to spend up to 75% of his/her time deployed into austere locations.

:: About You:

You will have a proven track record of success in selling Business to Business solutions to clients within a variety of companies within the following sectors: Oil and Gas, EPC and governments. These will ideally have been based in Middle East or East and North Africa.
The role will require someone who is able to solve both simple and complex problems and situations, through “thinking on their feet’.
The successful applicant should have a willingness to travel to austere locations as a major part of the role, with an anticipated 75% of the time being spent in these locations.
You will need a good understanding of local customs within the country of business, with ideally an existing network of contacts.
You will ideally be bilingual in English and Arabic
You will require at least 3 years (ideally min 5 Years) in Business Development or Business to Business Sales role, together with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Technical Discipline related to the company’s core activities.
You will be able to demonstrate the following competencies : Communication (Written and Oral), Conceptual Thinking, Achieving Results, Dealing with Ambiguity, Building Teamwork, Time Management, and Networking

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Automotive
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF11952 – Accounts Executive | Retail Corporate Office

:: About the Business:

Al-Futtaim’s Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.

We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.

:: About the Job:

We are looking for an Accounts Executive to join our Retail Finance team based in Dubai.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Preparing and reviewing non-merchandise payments to vendors/service providers
Preparing and reviewing the payroll for retail companies in UAE and Non-UAE locations
Preparing and verifying all travel advances for proper authorisation and that the calculations are as per the company policy
Ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of travel advances given to the employees
Ensuring that relevant operating and financial information is prepared in detail and discussed with the supervisor for management reporting
Constantly monitoring and maintaining the book of accounts (G/L, sub ledger)
Scrutinising and preparing G/L schedules for line manager’ s review
Ensuring that the inter company module transactions are processed accurately on a regular basis for all inter company transactions
Periodically reviewing an insurance covers taken for the various brands of the business to ensure that all the areas are covered under insurance
Analysing and comparing the insurance premiums of various brands and ensure proper justification of any additional expense
Ensuring timely submission of all insurance claims to prevent any delay in settlement
Preparing and reviewing the expense budget for the Retail Division Office and monitor the actual expenses on a monthly basis against the budgeted expense
Interacting with and providing an assistance to internal/external auditors to facilitate completion of audits
Providing a high level of internal customer service at all times to enable efficient operations of the business
Ensuring that all company procedures on safety and security are met to minimise losses for the company

:: About You:

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

A minimum of 5 years experience as an Accounts Assistant/ Accountant preferably in retail
Excellent knowledge of Excel and exposure to any ERP, preferably SAP
Analytical and numerical ability
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Planning and organising skills
Good reporting skills
High level of accuracy

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Retail
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF11961 – Accountant | Al-Futtaim Travel

:: About the business:

Al Futtaim Travel, part of the Al Futtaim Group of Companies, offers travel consulting services in the leisure and corporate markets from multiple outlets in Dubai. Our leisure business caters for all market sectors.

:: About the job:

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Accountant to be based in our Dubai office.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Release of sales orders after due diligence
Reconciliations (Bank/Credit Card/Vendors/Customer)
Processing of credit notes after verification
MIS reports and Analysis with proper highlights
Rebate analysis and preparing GL schedules
Maintenance of customer master, Opening customer codes after review appraisal of customers creditworthiness
Liaison with treasury/business for remittances and posting entries
Sending Dunning notices to Customers for overdue payments
Sending regular balance confirmations requests, updating the status/reconciliation of customer accounts
Co-ordination with sales team for Matching and clearing of invoices
Periodic Credit review and Appraisal of customer account
Document submission to HR and Admin department for Police action against delinquent customers
Maintain log of Manual Books (Invoices & receipts) is maintained & complete tracking of invoices upon submission by users
Administration of credit insurance viz applying for limits, provide feedback to business for refusal or conditional approvals
AR review meetings with sales team
Handle internal and external auditors

:: About You:

To be successful in winning this role, you must have the following skills and experiences:

B.com with CA/ICWA inter qualification preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts/ finance with proven GCC regional experience
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills essential
Verbal and written Arabic capability will be considered as a distinct advantage
Strong organizational skills with effective follow-through capability is important
Needs to be fully proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel)
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping and reporting
Behavioural Competencies : A confident self starter with the ability to think clearly under pressure, deliver measurable results under tight timelines and confidently manage multiple customers
SAP knowledge would be an added advantage.

:: Company Profile:

Business Unit:	Services
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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Manager – Talent & Performance

Tanfeeth
United Arab Emirates

Business Unit:	Joint Venture
Country:	United Arab Emirates
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AF13465 – Procurement Specialist | Automotive Corporate

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AF12995 – Travel Consultant (After Office Hours Consultant) x2 | Al-Futtaim Travel

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AF13077 – Management Accountant | Retail Corporate Office

Retail

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AF13168 – HR Analyst (Working & System Support) | Al-Futtaim Group HR

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AF13192 – Service Contracts Executive | AF Motors – CSO

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AF12768 – Admin Executive | Sandgate

Retail

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Brand Manager – Beauty – UAE

AF11900 – Business Development Manager | Middle East or North & East Africa |

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AF11952 – Accounts Executive | Retail Corporate Office

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AF11961 – Accountant | Al-Futtaim Travel

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AF11091 – Marine Technician x 2 | FAMCO | Dubai

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AF11091 – Marine Technician x 2 | FAMCO | Dubai

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AF11252 – Recruitment Specialist | Centralised Recruitment Team | Dubai

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AF11195 – Freight Manager | Al Futtaim Logistics | Dubai

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