Import Specialist | Retail | IKEA Egypt

Job Requisition ID: 166644 

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

To proactively integrate the retail ‘communicating & selling’ processes with the ‘supplying’ processes at store level.  To support the strong alignment between supply and demand needed to secure agreed service level at lowest cost.  To ensure an efficient logistics operation in the external warehouse and store.

Operational

• Focus on stock availability, minimizing shortages, and optimizing goods flow between warehouses and stores.
• Ensure efficient warehouse operations, including storage, handling, and compliance with IKEA standards.
• Oversee import logistics, including documentation, customs clearance, duty payments, and transportation coordination.
• Handle warehouse capacity planning, replenishment processes, and damage control.

Commercial

• Build relationships with local authorities and third-party logistics partners.
• Contribute to overall sales by securing stock availability and optimizing warehouse productivity.
• Develop business plans and implement logistics strategies in alignment with commercial goals.

Financial

• Monitor goods flow to achieve profit and loss goals.
• Coordinate cost control and budgeting activities for logistics operations.
• Ensure financial accountability for claims, import-related expenses, and process efficiency.

 People

• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to the logistics team.
• Create a strong IKEA culture, focusing on diversity, trust, and open communication.
• Implement succession planning and personal development programs for team members.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all operations meet global/national standards, including health, safety, and environmental protocols.
• Utilize standardized systems and working methods to achieve compliance.

Required Skills to be successful

• Profession level of MS Excel and other MS programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - English
• Ability to work with schedules in order to maintain deadlines.
• Ability to plan, implement and monitor the planned actions.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor of commerce /Equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in Logistics, supply chain, warehousing and shipping line

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.