Al Futtaim
Business Sector Manager - Air Freight
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
01/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/10/2025
Job description
Drive growth and profitability of Air Freight Management (Air, Multimodal, Special Logistics) through effective leadership, employee engagement, and key customer interaction in the UAE. Oversee operational and financial performance of Air Freight Management at Al Futtaim Logistics. Support Freight Management in developing Pharma Logistics and Oil & Gas verticals in the UAE.
Required skills
air freight operations management
procurement and pricing
tender management
MIS reporting
business development
supply chain optimization
budgeting
P&L management
KPI reporting
succession planning
compliance with freight regulations
AEO standards
customer relationship management
negotiation
strategic partnerships
oil and gas logistics
aerospace logistics
pharma logistics
food logistics
Key responsibilities
- Full ownership of BU operations, financials, assets, and risks.
- Represent BU with customers, authorities, and senior management.
- Drive business development in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, F&B, Pharma, and Air Freight across UAE & GCC.
- Ensure efficient interdepartmental coordination for operational excellence.
- Develop strategic partnerships, optimize supply chain costs, and enhance service levels.
- Own P&L, budgeting, and KPI reporting while setting and achieving SLAs.
- Lead human resource development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Ensure compliance with international freight regulations, government policies, and AEO standards.
- Negotiate rates, maintain key customer relationships, and oversee service level agreements.
- Drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and department administration, ensuring business sustainability.
Experience & skills
- Postgraduate degree, preferably in Business Management or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 10 years in the Air Freight industry.
- Expertise in Air Freight Operations Management, Procurement & Pricing, Tender Management, and MIS reporting.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale Freight Operations efficiently.
- Expertise in handling high-value bids & RFQs for new and existing customers.
- Strong negotiation skills with carriers and agents to ensure customer retention and a healthy hit ratio.
- In-depth knowledge of Aerospace, Pharma, Food Logistics, and specialized freight solutions.
- Customer-centric approach, execution excellence, integrity, quality, and compliance.
