Supply Chain Engineer

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Planning and implementing strategic initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, or other performance metrics for SCM.
• Increase stock turn.
• Overseeing department members performance to ensure that they are meeting productivity goals.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that products are shipped on time and within budget.
• Ensuring that all materials meet safety and quality standards.
• Coordinating with vendors to drive purchase price variance improvement.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that orders are filled correctly and on time.
• Reporting any issues with quality control or shipping procedures to management.
• Find alternatives /new potential suppliers, compare and evaluate offers.
• Negotiate and maintain contracts.
• Negotiate and confirm the Sales Contract/LC terms.
• Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
• Coordinate with stores to monitor stock levels and prepare forecast or place orders as needed.
• Arrange shipment of goods/finished products to clients.
• Tracking of goods with temporary import and export permits, and making sure that the right process is in place and being followed.
• Monitor and take steps to improve the inventory accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining positive supplier relations, approving costs, maintaining accurate records, leading the logistics & warehouse operations with accountability for the implementation and administration of related systems and procedures to control inventories and ensure the necessary flow of all materials required for production.
• Accountable for transportation and customs compliance; inventory control; international transportation management; and related analysis & reporting.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree holder, preferably in Engineering.

Years of Experience:

Minimum 4 years of work experience in the Supply chain function.

Person Requirements:

• Knowledge and direct experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with Contract Manufacturers and Suppliers.
• Proven experience with managing company purchases, stores and market products.
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• A decision-maker and possess high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, organized, and proven time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Communication and Interaction:

Internal: Management, Middle Management, Senior Staff and Staff.

External: Suppliers, Governmental Entities, or as otherwise directed by Management.