Operations Executive

Operations Executive | Al Futtaim Automotive | BYD

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

• The primary focus of the role will be to support sales by planning, organizing, and implementing operational systems that enable seamless back-office services. Responsible for office functions, developing office procedures, organizing, and coordinating operations to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

What you will do:

• Support sales by planning, organizing, and implementing operational systems that enable seamless back-office services.
• Responsible for office functions, developing office procedures, organizing, and coordinating operations to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for SAP and other systems requirements/change, implementation, and training based on business requirements.
• Proactive approach and response to day-to-day administrative and sales support requests which include but are not limited to new car outbound activities, used car purchases and trade activities.
• Provide analytic report and data management.
• In-charge of onboarding completion for new associates such as IT requirements, uniform, induction programme, etc.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with administration operations management.
• Coordination and analytical skills.
• Communication skills.

About the team:

• The role reports to Operations Manager and will interact with internal and external stakeholders.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
• 3 – 5 years knowledge in Administrative Operations Management practices and procedure.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ MS Projects/ SAP) Power BI.
• Knowledge in Human Resources Management and Finance is a plus.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM as well as EV brands. We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers – right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.