Strategic Execution Analyst

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Job Title: Strategic Execution Analyst
Location: Cebu City, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

The Strategic Execution Analyst is responsible for providing forward-looking visibility, risk assessment, and cost optimization strategies for all imported materials.

This role acts as a bridge between Procurement and Contract Execution teams by analyzing import pipelines, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring proactive planning of logistics and operational activities. The position focuses on minimizing cost leakages (e.g., demurrage, detention, storage), improving supply visibility, and strengthening cross-functional coordination to support uninterrupted operations and optimized landed costs.

Your Responsibilities

Import Visibility and Monitoring

Review and validate the import monitoring file in close coordination with Foreign Contract Execution Officer and Staff
Ensure accuracy and completeness of shipment data including ETA, volume, and execution status
Identify gaps, delays, and inconsistencies in shipment plans and escalate accordingly

Forward Planning and Stakeholder Management

Provide 3-4 months forward visibility of incoming shipments to internal and external stakeholders
Lead weekly updates highlighting key changes, risks, and shipment deviations
Align updates with Foreign Execution team prior to escalation to Procurement Director
Ensure stakeholders are informed of supply outlook to support planning and decision-making

Pre-Operational Planning and Coordination

Facilitate and lead pre-operational meetings for:
- Containerized shipments per location
- Bulk vessel arrivals
Ensure readiness of unloading, bagging, and receiving operations through advance collaboration with internal teams (e.g. Supply Chain, Logistic) and service providers (e.g. cargo handlers)

Documentation and Governance

Document agreements, action plans, and identified risks during pre-operational meetings
Track action items and ensure accountability across stakeholders
Maintain structured records for reference, audit, and continuous improvement

Cost Optimization and Analysis

Conduct analysis on potential and actual incidental costs including:
- Demurrage
- Detention
- Port storage
Evaluate shipment arrivals versus:
- Bagging capacity
- Unloading capacity
- Receiving capacity of plants
Recommend actions to minimize cost exposure and improve efficiency

Risk Monitoring and Escalation

Identify and quantify risk exposures related to:
- Shipment delays
- Capacity constraints
- Cost leakages
Develop mitigation plans in collaboration with execution and supply chain teams
Escalate critical risks and recommendations to Procurement Director in a timely manner

Landed Cost Optimization

Review landed cost components and validate assumptions
Work with Procurement Director to optimize logistics flow and cost structure
Provide insights for procurement strategy adjustments based on logistics realities

Outturn Review and Claims Support

Review outturn reports and validate performance versus contractual agreements
Endorse findings for Procurement Director approval
Support execution of claims against service providers for non-performance

Business Continuity and Operational Support: (Activated in absence of execution team)

Support application of Import Permits (IP)
Update import monitoring file
Review Requests for Payment (RFPs) and Cash Advances (CAs) prior to endorsement

Your Profile

Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, or supply chain operations
Experience in importation, freight, or contract execution preferred

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Job Post Date: 03/26/26