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TheSupplyChainManagerwill:
- Lead procurement strategies across raw materials packaging spare parts capital machineries repair and maintenance of plant and transport vehicles and any other services.
- Manageinventorylevelsimplementinventorycontrolproceduresandminimizewasteandobsolescence.
- Managesupplierrelationshipsperformancereviewsandcostnegotiations.
- Ensurealignmentwithcontractualtermsqualitystandardsanddeliveryschedules.
- Coordinatesealandandairfreightmovementsofimporteditems.
- Supervisefreightforwardingcustomsclearanceanddocumentationrequirements.
- Liaisewiththird-partylogistics(3PL)providerstoensureefficientroutingandcostmanagement.
- Monitorstockturnoverandreduceinventoryholdingcostswhilepreventingstock-outs.
- Coordinatewithoperationsandfinanceforinventoryreconciliationandaudits.
- Identifyandresolvebottlenecksinthesupplychaintoimprovecycletimesandcost-effectiveness.
- Developcontingencyplansforsupplychaindisruptionsandgeopoliticalrisks.
- Drivedigitaltransformationandautomationofsupplychainprocesses.
- Ensurealllogisticsandprocurementactivitiescomplywithlocalandinternationaltradelaws.
- Maintainaccuratedocumentationforauditsinsuranceclaimsandinternalreporting.
- TrackKPIsacrossdeliverytimelinescostsavingsandsupplierperformance.
AcademicCompetences:
- BachelorsdegreeinSupplyChainLogisticsBusinessorEngineering;Masterspreferred.
- CertificationssuchasCSCPCPMorSixSigmaareanadvantage.
- StrongunderstandingofIncotermstradecomplianceandinternationallogistics.
- ProficiencyinERPsystems()andsupplychainsoftware/tools.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Proactive problem solver with a hands-on results-driven approach.
- High adaptability in fast-paced multicultural environments.
Managerial Competencies:
- Leadership and team development skills with a collaborative management style.
- Ability to align supply chain strategy with business goals and operational demands.
- Proven experience in change management vendor development and cost control.
- Capacity to build strong interdepartmental and external relationships.
Experience:
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain logistics or procurement with 3 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
- Experienceincommoditytradingmanufacturingshippingorindustrialsectorspreferred.
- Priorexposuretomulti-countryoperationsandcross-borderregulatoryenvironments.
Skills:
- ProficiencyinMSOfficeSuiteandfamiliaritywithindustryplatformsandcharteringtools.
- FluentinEnglish;additionallanguage(s)aplus.
Required Experience:
Manager