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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 A”rab 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 organisation 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 Backoffice Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the customer fulfillment and home delivery processes within IKEA. This position is responsible for assisting customer order outbound activities daily in a professional manner, ensuring order fulfillment aligns with customer-agreed timelines. The role includes maintaining records of delivered orders, monitoring the performance of IKEA delivery teams, and taking timely actions to enhance customer shopping experiences. The Backoffice Assistant must represent the IKEA brand effectively while working to improve last mile delivery services and maintain store standards.What You Will Do:Maintain and submit KPI reports.Ensure all system procedures are adhered to as per procedure.Document classification, sorting, filing and proper archiving.Post delivered orders (handed over/completed) on a daily basis and follow up with stores/service providers for the pending list.Perform daily posting reconciliation in the system based on POD confirmation and fulfillment records.Conduct regular spot checks and monitor team performance to ensure quality standards.Use reason to solve problems as they arise.Work to increase the last mile service level with OTF and maintain the shopping experience standard.Provide excellent customer service.Lead the Last mile teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.Ensure all equipment is safely and properly maintained in good condition.Check output to ensure the highest quality.Maintain a clean work environment and comply with all safety requirements.Keep records of POD for further customer escalation handling. Required Skills To Be Successful:Analytical skills for monitoring and reporting.Effective communication for customer interaction and team coordination.Customer-focused mindset to ensure excellent service delivery.Ability to continuously improve processes and uphold team accountability. What Qualifies You For The Role:High school education or equivalent.2 to 3 years of experience in last mile delivery services and operations.Familiarity with kitchen furniture delivery and assembly.Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.
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Al-Futtaim Group
At Al-Futtaim, we recognise that investing in our people is the most important investment we will ever make, and the best way to ensure we achieve our business goals together.We have come a long way and to grow in today’s competitive and ever changing global economy, we have set our sights and standards high – and seek to exceed them. Our strength is in our diversity; in the 100+ nationalities that make up our workforce, in the vast portfolio of international brands that we represent, and the many countries that we now operate in.The only way we can grow together as a strong and cohesive global organisation is through our strongest asset – our people. We offer employees numerous career opportunities, in a culture that rewards quality performance and supports them in their journey to success, all whilst working for world famous brands.
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