Strategy & Planning

Supply Chain Strategy

• Assist Director in developing an overall plan for Import Logistics to ensure on-time delivery to customers

Operations

Supply Chain Operational Efficiency

• Ensure Import process check list is being followed before entering the plan stuffing date (in collaboration with Sales)
• Liaise with the Operations team(s) to ensure adherence to the weekly dispatch plan
• Ensure timely arrival of containers as per the stuffing plan (liaised with factory coordinators/Operations team)
• Ensure the materials are custom cleared/dispatched as per the Imports plan so that there are no delays to customers
• Ensure compliance to various international and national regulations that may impact Imports of finished goods
• Lead the process of Import RFQ along with Company to finalize the shipping lines & negotiate the quotation
• Ensure completion of documentation such as Bill of Lading, Customs clearances, Licenses etc. within specified timelines
• Ensure compliance to the Customs agreements & Government regulations
• Prioritize the clearance flow in order to achieve fastest transit time possible

Liasioning

• Liaise with Sales & Finance to avoid servicing delay due to buyer payment/credit/LC related issues
• Liaise with legal team to finalize the contract
• Liaise with Port Authorities and Shipping Companies to facilitate clearances

Vendor Management

• Liaise and negotiate with shipping companies for costs & delivery within timelines
• Monitor performance & quality of approved shipping companies

Financial and Control

• Supply Chain Costs
• Ensure cost of Import logistics is optimized
• Supply Chain Quality Assurance & Controls
• Ensure adherence to established SCM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Develop metrics to evaluate the performance of Import Logistics function

Budgeting

• Ensure budgetary adherence to the allocated budget