Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
Experience in the Import & Export industry is advantageous.
Strong quantitative analytical and business acumen skills.
Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the inventory department to influence sales and logistics.
Communicate with overseas suppliers to coordinate deliveries.
Improve the inventory system to reduce human errors.
Manage inbound costs including freight and customs.
Track pending orders to assure timely delivery.
Develop and implement best practices in Supply Chain processes.
Evaluate staff periodically.
Benefits
Dynamic and growing team environment.
Opportunity to influence cross-functional operations.
Potential for career advancement within a global company.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Leads and manage the inventory department and serves as key member of the management team and influences sales, sourcing, planning and logistics.
Actively communicates with overseas suppliers to meet delivery date and arrange freights, custom, and delivery to the warehouse.
Establish, improve inventory system including software inventory system to minimize human errors.
Manage and decrease inbound cost such as freight cost, custom, and truck delivery.
Tracking of pending orders to assure the delivery date without partial shipment.
Identifies, develops, documents, changes and/or implements best practices in Supply Chain processes; leveraging existing intellectual capital and developing innovative concepts/methodologies for addressing/approaching major strategic issues.
Periodical evaluation of few staffs.
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
Bachelor degree required preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Research/Management or other related discipline
Import & Export industry experience is preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with proven record of effective demand planning, inventory management, distribution, logistics and transportation in the retail/distribution industry
Strong quantitative analytical skills, business acumen and insight; with the ability to understand and synthesize data from various sources, work around data limitations, and form impactful judgments and insights Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of best-in-class planning processes with the ability to interpret complex data, leverage information for business decision-making, and develop/translate data into actionable recommendations
Exceptional communication, influencing and leadership skills in order to directly influence and lead cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in outputs
Excellent problem-solving, trouble-shooting, and project management skills/capabilities
Working knowledge of forecasting & modeling techniques and demand planning applications including demonstrated advanced proficiency with financial modeling concepts and tools such as those in the Microsoft Office suite
Proficient in SAP or other ERP system.
Solid presentation and written communication skills
