Import & Logistics Specialist

The Import & Logistics Specialist will be supporting all foreign contract execution role for all imported commodities required for animal nutrition and pet solutions in Bulacan.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all foreign contract execution align with the purchase strategy of national commodity team
• Provide the copy of documents to internal stakeholders nationwide
• Issue the purchase order of all imported materials in the system nationwide
• Review outstanding contracts and monitor stock inventory for proper execution from origin to destination
• Ensure timely closing of non-outstanding or expired contracts for proper position management
• Reconcile the outturn guarantee with service providers and internal stakeholders and ensure within the tolerance for shipments
• Coordinate with the Foreign Contract Execution Officer for claims relating to quality issues and quantity variances from outturn guarantee and Bill of Lading
• Coordinate on QFS team for the guaranteed quality on the contract and any quality related concerns
• Submit the weekly delivery plan to concerned departments for proper alignment in the demand and supply planning
• Responsible for timely releasing of imported materials in proper coordination with internal stakeholders and service providers such as brokers and truckers
• Ensure compliance on government rulings of BAI, BPI, BIR and BOC relating to importation of goods
• Coordinate with the Foreign Contract Execution the landed cost estimation for all imported materials in Bulacan
• Provide supplier evaluation based on overall service performance
• Analyze spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Develop network for service providers related to freight and warehouse
• Provide weekly import monitoring update for all assigned imported commodities
• Manage relationships with key suppliers
• Work closely with QA, Formulation, Supply Chain and Operation to ensure unhampered production due to supply issues

Profile:

• Minimum of 3-year experience related to import and logistics preferably in agri-business or trade industry
• Preferably with customs administration educational attainment
• Self-driven team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills (collaboration across locations and functions; coordination with external partners and suppliers)
• Analytical and self-starter