logistics supervisor in-bound

I. Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Responsible for booking / vessel reservation and import volume forecasting.

2.    Provide monthly projection of incoming containers and coordinate with Warehouse for advance space allocation and preparation.

3.    Coordinate with third-party brokers for customs clearance and monitor hauling schedule to ensure on-time delivery from port to warehouse.

4.    Monitor and control demurrage / detention charges to minimize unnecessary costs.

5.    Create IDN (Inbound Delivery Note) in SAP for all incoming shipments.

6.    Prepare and submit Daily Arrival Monitoring Report.

7.    Review and process vendor payments (brokers, haulers, etc.) in a timely manner.

8.    Coordinate CDT (Customs Duty Tax) payment requests with Finance.

9.    Support monthly KPI review of third-party brokers per contract KPI Annex.

10. Participate in monthly physical inventory count.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

II. Job Requirements / Qualifications

A. Education & Experience

·       College degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Customs, or related field.

·       3–5 years in import operations, freight forwarding, or supply chain.

·       At least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

B. Technical Skills

·       Proficient in SAP (IDN creation, goods receipt, MM/SD modules).

·       Familiar with Philippine customs regulations and clearance procedures.

·       Knowledge of shipping line booking, hauling operations, and port logistics.

·       Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, reporting).

C. Core Competencies

·       Strong planning, forecasting, and vendor management skills.

·       Cost control mindset – proactive in minimizing demurrage/detention charges.

·       Excellent coordination and communication skills.

·       Able to handle multiple shipments and meet strict deadlines.

·       Detail-oriented and proactive in resolving issues.

D. Personal Attributes

·       Responsible and accountable for end-to-end import process.

·       Works well under pressure and handles urgent matters effectively.

·       Continuous improvement mindset.