• Ensure that all local and foreign contract execution teams align with procurement's established / planned purchase strategy
• Be compliant on government policies of BAI, BPI, BIR and BOC relating to importation of goods
• Secure all documentary requirements for importation and bank payments
• Timely release of imported cargoes and unnecessary charges (e.g. storage fees, demurrage and detention charges).
• Periodically update and submit import monitoring report with projected costs including demurrage, detention, storage, insurance, fumigation, etc. for all imported materials nationwide
• Update shipment status and delays to buyers and Procurement Director
• Provide updated rates for landed cost estimation of imported material
• Collaborate with Senior Buyer on establishing monthly delivery plan to be shared to cross functional departments for proper planning and execution
• Communicate delivery schedule to respective suppliers basis agreed delivery lead time with proper documentation
• Provide weekly updated delivery plans to internal cross-functional departments for alignment in supply availability vs warehouse space availability.
• Review, assess, and optimize execution plans that will align to established safety stock target.
• Manage and/or escalate to stakeholders to address challenges on supply and prevent risk of production stoppage.
• Continuously improve and streamline execution plans to reduce unnecessary costs
• Periodically monitor and review supplier's delivery performance and report to Procurement Director
• Monitor, review and reconcile outturn guarantees of 3rd party service providers ensuring compliance to contractual agreement
• Develop and manage network of service providers related to freight charters and cargo handlers.
• Manage relationship with suppliers' logistic and/or operations team;
• Manage relationship with 3rd party service providers (e.g. brokers, cargo handlers, forwarders)
• Collaborate with Senior Buyer and Procurement Director on weekly stock inventory and open positions for all locations.
• Provide monthly summary report on the following:
  • Containerize shipment penalty charges (e.g. storage, demurrage, detention, etc)
  • Insurance claims monitoring
  • Cargo Handling penalty charges (e.g. storage charges)

• Minimum 5 years experience on Importation, Freight and Distribution preferably in agri-business or trade industry.
• Experienced managing Import Processing and local distribution
• Preferably with exposure dealing with Brokers, Government Agencies (BAI, BPI, BOC)
• Self-driven team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills (collaboration across locations and functions; coordination with external and internal stakeholders.
• Preferably with knowledge on ERP
• Advance knowledge of software applications (e.g. MS Office, Outlook, Teams)
• Analytical Mindset
• Strong Problem Solving Skill

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