Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Your Day as a Senior Supply Chain Specialist Might Include:

• Procurement Management: Managing procurement of group products, including packaging machinery, materials, and factory-required products, ensuring optimal sourcing strategies and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Shipment Oversight: Overseeing the full shipment process immediately after procurement to ensure the timely delivery of goods, coordinating with logistics partners and handling any shipment-related issues.
• Nafeza Portal System: Issuing ACID using the Nafeza portal system [MTS], ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and efficient processing of documentation.
• CargoX Procedure Management: Handling the CargoX cycle and procedures for international shipping documentation.
• Supplier Engagement: Organizing and attending meetings with both local and international suppliers to negotiate terms, build strong relationships, and secure competitive deals.
• Sales Coordination: Collaborating with the sales team to understand product requirements, address their procurement needs, and ensure alignment with company sales objectives.
• Pricing Coordination: Generating accurate price quotations based on the company’s pricing system to support sales and profitability, while coordinating with finance to ensure compliance.
• Warehouse Communication: Coordinating with the warehouse team to manage stock levels, address inventory concerns, and ensure smooth product flow from procurement to storage.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conducting regular data analysis and generating reports on procurement, shipment performance, and supplier effectiveness to support strategic decision-making.

What We Hope You Bring to the Table:

• Strong Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with sales, warehouse, and finance departments to ensure smooth and integrated supply chain operations.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on details, ensuring accuracy in procurement processes, pricing, and shipment tracking.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to conduct in-depth data analysis to support decision-making, performance improvements, and strategic planning.
• Communication & Relationship-building Skills: Strong communication and relationship management skills to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

So, what are the Job Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. A Bachelor of Engineering or Science major is a plus.
• Experience: 4-7 years of experience in foreign purchasing roles, with specific knowledge of the European market and procurement processes.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel abroad for supplier meetings and market research as required.
• Shipping & Customs Expertise: Familiarity with shipping and customs clearance processes to ensure smooth movement of goods across borders.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including the use of advanced functions for data analysis and reporting.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English.

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