AEP014 AOG Desk Front Officer

FedEx Logistics; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics seeks a Front Officer to manage customer requests and coordinate with carriers to deliver optimal transport plans. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, profitability, and adherence to SOPs and quality processes.

You will ensure smooth AOG operations, supervise Back Officers, and maintain real-time updates across flows. The position requires 6-8 years in logistics, flexibility for shift work, and fluency in business English with additional language skills as a plus for

Qualifications

• Mastery of the specificities of all modes of transportation.
• Know-how of Quality, Hygiene and Safety rules as per company policy.
• Ability to convey a positive brand image to clients.
• Strong adherence to procedures and service organization (schedules, breaks, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer requests and communicate actions to carriers and networks.
• Advise customers on weather, geo-political, and trade-compliance issues.
• Negotiate with suppliers and validate service quotes when needed.
• Update instructions for hand-over and keep customers informed in real time.
• Coordinate with AOG Desk Manager and Back Officers for shipment processing.
• Ensure complete national and international shipment handling and real-time AOG tracking.

Skills

Transportation expertise

Quality, Hygiene & Safety

Brand image management

Procedural discipline

Job description

Job Description: Customer Management : The Front Officer manages customer requests. He/she reflects and initiates actions related to the best transportation plan, with a focus on customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and profitability. Operational Management: the Front Officer is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of AOG activities, in accordance with the existing SOPs, Quality processes, and the company's values.

Customer Relation Key Outcomes

• Answer & Handle customer requests
• Advise the customer on potential restrictions (Weather/Geo-Political/Trade Compliance/etc…)
• Find suitable solutions for customer requests (White/Orange/Purple)
• Adhere to client-specific operational procedures (SOP)
• Represent the client to carriers and FXL network
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Validate service quotes if necessary
• Inform the customer in real-time
• Update instructions for Hand-Over

Operational Key Outcomes

• Create files in F.A.S.T in accordance with KPIs
• Give instructions to the Back Officer
• Maintain constant communication with the Back Officer
• Be able to handle the complete processing of both national and international shipments
• Track and monitor AOGs in F.A.S.T in real-time
• Follow up on confirmations of loading, pickup, and delivery of goods
• Check files according to the checklist
• Control administrative documents, forms related to the transport of goods, and content.
• Update dedicated IT tools
• Manage dispute cases.
• Supervise the activity of Back Officers and prioritize files
• Follow up with the network.

Knowledge

• Business English (read, written, spoken)
• Spanish/Dutch/German/Italian/Portuguese is a PLUS for CDG
• Arabic/ is a PLUS for DXB
• Chinese / Japanese/ Korean/Thai is a plus for MNL
• Spanish/Portuguese/French is a plus for MIA/DFW
• Mastery of international air transport regulations (Incoterms/Customs Rules…)
• Knowledge of computer tools
• Good command of written and oral communication

Skills

• Mastery of the specificities of all modes of transportation.
• Respect and apply the company's Quality, Hygiene, and Safety rules.
• Convey a positive brand image to clients.
• Adherence to procedures and organization of the service (schedules, break times, holidays).

Personal Qualities

• Customer service orientation (internal and external)
• Stress resistance
• Organizational skills
• Reactivity and proactivity
• Rigor and discipline
• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork orientation
• Possess managerial skills
• Sense of responsibility
• 6-8 years experience in the logistics industry
• Knowledge and understanding of international logistics operations across multiple modes
• Driving license is necessary and vehicle autonomy is required
• The position requires 24/7/365 coverage including Public Holidays
• Working hours are done in shifts accordingly.
• On-call duties at home may be necessary.
• Weekend, Night Hours and Public Holidays shifts are paid extra according to country labor law

External Interactions

• Customers (External and/or Fedex Airlines)
• Carriers
• Suppliers

Internal Interactions

• AOG Desk Manager
• AOG desk Supervisor
• Back Officers
• FXL Network organization & branches
• RECC Officers

The Company

FedEx Logistics provides e-Commerce, freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions.

The Philosophy

People–Service–Profit (P-S-P). We take care of our People so that they can deliver impeccable Service to our customers who will give us the Profit necessary for FedEx to be successful. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages employees to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for our employees' well-being and value their contributions to the company.

The Culture

We honor innovation, integrity and diversity. We have many formal policies, procedures and programs to bring out the best in our staff, individually and in teams.

The Mission

We strive to be the Best Company to work for with the Best Service and the Best Brand in our industry.

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