Job Description

Our client manufactures consumable goods internationally.

Responsibilities:

Purchasing:

• Managing raw material and purchase part SKU parameterization, ensuring the strategy aligns with business requirements while developing a purchasing strategy.
• Researching to determine the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, and quality.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Controlling the approved vendor list by keeping contract files for future reference, producing reports and statistics, reviewing performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiating and agreeing on contracts, monitoring contract management, and ensuring quality service delivery. Processing any supply/logistics provider complaints.
• Checking invoices against source documents and correcting any errors.
• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Reconciling additional costs for inbound raw material logistics.
• Coordinating with all departments in the head office to resolve issues that may cause delays in the supply process. Maintaining effective working relationships with suppliers and resolving conflicts on time.
• Investigating and coordinating product recalls and pulling affected equipment/supplies.

Warehouse & Logistics:

• Leading and supervising inventory control, including raw materials and finished goods, through cycle counting and inventory policies. Ensuring storage facilities are secure, clean, and well-maintained. Overseeing physical inventory counts as needed and recording timely and accurate data in company data management systems.
• Keeping a constant check on stock levels.
• Being responsible for measuring and reporting supply base performance for on-time delivery, lead time, and order quantity.
• Serving as the first level of escalation for shortages and expediting resolution and recovery.
• Developing the supply base using lean methodology, ensuring their processes and systems align with company requirements and maintaining operational excellence.
• Assisting in regular system validation and maintaining the manufacturing database for optimum use and accurate reporting by auditing against inventory.
• Ensuring accurate recordkeeping to track incoming and outgoing inventory, preparing forms, and maintaining thorough records in company data management systems. Providing accurate and up-to-date digital and physical inventory records for regular reporting.

Import & Export:

• Managing BOI and Free Trade Zone activities for the company.
• Monitoring current BOI and Free Trade certifications to ensure compliance with BOI and Free Trade regulations and international policies.
• Handling BOI and Free Trade applications and preparing documents for new products.
• Submitting applications to obtain tax refunds within the required lead time.
• Preparing import documentation (AWB, BL, BOI, etc.) and coordinating with the shipping agent for customs clearance.
• Providing ongoing coaching and development for team members, coordinating training for new hires, and advancing current staff.
• Assisting the Manager/Director in achieving departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and participating in efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement plans.

Planning:

• Forecasting demand levels for services and products.
• Utilizing inventory tools and techniques to ensure appropriate inventory sizing and availability. Ensuring inventory right-sizing for raw materials and purchased goods in transit.
• Planning, managing, and executing daily receiving activities, including documenting and enforcing receiving procedures and ensuring the protection and safe storage of all incoming products.
• Performing production planning based on forecasts and sales orders to ensure on-time delivery and maximize equipment efficiency.
• Entering sales orders and subsequent changes to ensure the timely delivery of customer requirements.
• Purchasing raw materials to meet production plans while maintaining reasonable days on hand.
• Communicating directly with customers to fulfil product, delivery, and planning requirements.
• Leading and participating in cross-functional department meetings to review and communicate the production plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain roles, including Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and MRP planning.
• Adequate proficiency in written and spoken English for clear communication and documentation.
• Possession of a forklift license.

REF: SCS131273