Executive - Procurement
Job Responsibilities
Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
Effective communication with external stakeholders to address and resolve the matters of shipment delays/ lost goods/ damaged shipments.Timely updates across the internal stakeholders about the shipment’s status and deliveries. Ensure that all shipping activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.
Implement cost-effective and time-efficient shipping methods by negotiating rates with shipping & clearance agents. Keep track of shipments and compile reports for management review.
Ensure that shipping invoices are correct and accurate before submitting to finance department.
Manage database with all relevant cost components / reconcile and present to management.
Calculate the duties, taxes, and tariffs for import shipments based on customs regulations and product classification.
Create Purchase orders in SAP for all service-related payments (Freight Partners, Clearing Agents)Prepare documentation for all foreign payments and present them to the bank (Coordinate with groups Treasury team for forex rates).
Maintain databases for all payments and proceed on time payment for suppliers. Prepare forecast of Forex and share with finance team. Follow up and close the Container Deposits/ bank guarantees.
Handling and processing customs declaration forms; Liaising with government institutes for obtaining relevant permits for importation of goods, chemicals & ingredients, etc.
· Establishing letters of credit and bank formalities; Obtaining insurance covers and ensuring all relevant documents are in place for all imports in order to ensure that shipments are received and cleared up without an issue.
Person Specifications
BSc in Material Management/Procurement preferably with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Business understanding in material management knowledge in a FMCG Company.
Sound knowledge of Import procedures, practices & new trends, purchasing & stock maintenance techniques.
Planning and control skills, organizing skills, communication skills, interpersonal relations, motivational skills, 'Quality' mind-set and strategic ability
Ability to quickly adjust to changing business requirements.
If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.