Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Manager who will report to Factory Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- The primary objective is to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and seamless operation of all aspects related to sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain management.
- To lead the Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain team and take an autonomous stand on the operations.
- Drive organizational success by optimizing supplier relationships, managing inventory effectively, reducing costs, ensuring quality standards, and streamlining logistics and distribution processes. The goal is to create a robust and agile supply chain that meets the organization’s strategic objectives while adhering to compliance, ethics, and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development of overall business strategies.
- Provide input on how procurement and supply chain activities can support organizational goals.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to ensure favourable terms for the organization.
- Analyse pricing trends and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and financial targets.
- Optimize inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring adequate supply.
- Implement inventory control measures to reduce stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Ensure that total stock value is being maintained as per set KPIs.
- Efficiently plan, organize and manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Optimize logistics processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Improve forecast accuracy by analysing historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns.
- Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
- Establish quality standards for purchased goods and services.
- To lead and manage the team to have fully competent and motivated employees who will fully achieve the Department’s objectives.
- Abiding to Safety & Health Procedures.
Experiences and Qualifications
- At least a bachelor’s degree in Logistic/Supply chain Management/Procurement or relevant field; and
- A Master’s degree in Logistic/Supply chain Management/Procurement or relevant field
- A Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) certificate would be an advantage
- At least 5 years in a similar position
- Well organised with strong analytical skills
- People and Leadership management skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Valid car driving license
