Supply Chain and Logistics Sourcing Specialist

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to work in a Factory / Fabrication Type Environment:
Responsible for effecting more efficient sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability.
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic 
sourcing strategies and industry related experience/knowledge.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Business or similar
• Minimum Experience Indicator: 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Administration, Human Resource Management exposure and experience

• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers
• Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company
• Obtaining quotes from different suppliers, assessing, and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns
• Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation, advising CRM on contract escalation and application scheduling
• Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes
• Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing and suggesting improvements as per quantitative evaluation
• Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements)
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor export and import shipments from order confirmation to final delivery 
• Arrange and book transportation (road, sea, air with freight forwarders and carriers)
• Prepare, review and process relevant export / import documentation (commercial invoices, detailed packing list, arrange certificates of origins, customs declarations etc.)
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements and company policies 
• Maintain accurate records and provide shipment status updates to stakeholders
• Identify and resolve any delays or transport issues promptly
• Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for freight in and freight consolidation
• Supports proper utilization of ERP system (Sage 200 Evolution))
• Assist in managing the central costing database and quoting process, provide analytical analysis on market related costing and price setting
• Maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are unable to meet their obligations
• Coordinate with in-house sales team to promote accurate and timely processing of orders for customers
• Support with maintenance of logistics policies, procedures, support plans and similar data
• Implementing procedures relating to engineering and production
• Assisting in the tracking of Company objectives and KPIs performance to targets