Business Sector Manager Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; Presencial; AED 300.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Al Futtaim Logistics in the UAE seeks an Air Freight Manager to drive growth and profitability across Air Freight Management, Multimodal and Special Logistics, with emphasis on Pharma Logistics and Oil & Gas verticals.

You will lead a team, engage key customers, oversee operations and financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with senior management in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Postgraduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Air Freight industry.
• Expertise in air freight operations management, procurement & pricing, tender management, and MIS reporting.
• Strong customer-centric approach and compliance culture.

Responsabilidades

• Full ownership of business unit operations, financial performance, assets, and risk management.
• Act as the primary liaison with customers, authorities, and senior management.
• Drive growth in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Pharma, and Air Freight across UAE and GCC.
• Ensure seamless interdepartmental collaboration for operational excellence.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to optimize supply chain costs and service levels.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, KPI reporting, and SLA setting to achieve targets.
• Lead HR development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to international freight regulations and AEO standards.
• Manage rate negotiations and maintain key customer relationships.

Conocimientos

Freight Operations

RFQ & Bid Management

Carrier & Agent Negotiation

Aerospace, Pharma & Food Logistics

Educación

Postgraduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview:
The Air Freight Manager will drive the growth and profitability of Air Freight Management (Air, Multimodal, Special Logistics) at Al Futtaim Logistics in the UAE. This role requires strong leadership, effective employee engagement, and direct interaction with key customers. Additionally, the position supports the development of Pharma Logistics and the Oil & Gas verticals within the UAE market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational & Financial Oversight: Full ownership of business unit operations, financial performance, assets, and risk management.
• Stakeholder Representation: Act as the primary liaison with customers, authorities, and senior management.
• Business Development: Drive growth in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Pharma, and Air Freight across the UAE and GCC region.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Ensure seamless collaboration between departments for operational excellence.
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and manage strategic alliances to optimize supply chain costs and enhance service levels.
• P&L & KPI Management: Oversee profit and loss, budgeting, KPI reporting, and SLA setting to achieve performance targets.
• Talent Development: Lead human resource development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to international freight regulations, government policies, and AEO standards.
• Negotiations & Customer Relations: Manage rate negotiations, maintain key customer relationships, and oversee service level agreements.
• Operational Efficiency & Growth: Focus on driving revenue growth, streamlining operations, and ensuring long-term business sustainability.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven track record in managing large-scale Freight Operations.
• Expertise in handling high-value bids and RFQs for new and existing customers.
• Strong negotiation skills with carriers and agents to ensure customer retention and a competitive hit ratio.
• In-depth knowledge of Aerospace, Pharma, Food Logistics, and specialized freight solutions.

Team & Reporting Structure:
The air freight manager reports directly to the general manager of MENA. The role involves leading a dedicated team and collaborating closely with the senior logistics management team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Air Freight industry.
• Expertise in Air Freight Operations Management, Procurement & Pricing, Tender Management, and MIS reporting.
• Strong customer-centric approach, commitment to execution excellence, integrity, quality, and compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to make a significant impact within a leading logistics organization.