Negotiation & Savings: Execute cost-saving programs through bulk purchasing, blanket orders, and "Value Engineering" discussions with the Senior Systems Manufacturing Engineer.
Price Variance Tracking: Monitor and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV), identifying market trends in raw materials (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel) that may impact Mindox Techno's margins.
Terms Optimization: Negotiate favorable payment and delivery terms (Incoterms) to optimize corporate cash flow and reduce logistics liabilities.
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Liaise with fleet coordinators to confirm container loading capacities to ensure effective container allocation.
Obtain quotations from freight forwarders and third-party logistics (3PL) providers for comparison and evaluation.
Develop and communicate container collection and transportation schedules including coordination of inter-warehouse transfers and third-party transportation arrangements.
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Maintain accurate inventory records and manage stock levels within the ERP system, conducting regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure data integrity.
Utilize ERP system functionalities for order processing, inventory management, and shipment tracking, generating reports on shipping performance, costs, and inventory status.
Collaborate with internal departments, including production, sales, and procurement, to ensure smooth coordination of inbound and outbound logistics and to resolve any shipping-related issues.
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Manage supplier performance in relation to delivery reliability, quality, cost and responsiveness, and challenge suppliers when commitments or service levels are not acceptable.
Oversee local and overseas ordering, shipment schedules, import/export arrangements, customs clearance and regulatory documentation.
Oversee warehouse operations, inbound and outbound planning, route coordination, delivery schedules, space utilisation and inventory accuracy.
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Contracts Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best deals.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory level to ensure adequate stock without overstocking, forecast demand. Review and analyse sales data to adjust purchasing strategies as needed. Anticipate supply problem and plan accordingly.
Budget Management: Monitor purchasing budgets, prepare report on purchasing activities, costs and budget variance, and implement cost-saving measures. Analyse total cost of ownership, suggest cost reduction strategies, and source for new suppliers.
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Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations, analyze data, and generate reports to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Manage and lead a team of logistics staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a productive and motivated work environment.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and company policies within the logistics and transportation functions.
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