Manage the import and intercompany operations of the company for both Laguna and Cavite sites and Eastwood engineering center in compliance with the applicable international and local regulations.
Provide assistance to Purchasing and Planning in achieving the material in-house date requirements.
Review and sign-off fully-audited freight invoices (for invoice value below US$5,000) from various service providers prior to payment processing of Finance or and prior to the final approval of Logistics Director (for invoice value above US$5,000).
Support the Logistics Director in driving efforts and strategies to improve import operations in order to meet the freight-in targets as set by the Logistics head along with other top management.
Acts as the second point of contact of all logistics providers on shipment and service issues.Supports and measures Import and Billing team goals, KRA/KPI's as set by the PH Logistics head.RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee the day to day import operations of the company.Manage the distribution of jobs and resources judiciously to optimize productivity levels.Oversee compliance with all Import policies and procedures.Manage the performance of the logistics Import Supervisor and staff to properly coordinate shipments at origin with vendors/forwarders/cross dock operators & ensure timely delivery and execution of shipments.Manage all import activities of the company through close coordination with internal customers such as Purchasing and Planning.Manage Freight-In performance of the factory.Ensure Buyers/Planners/Purchasing are equipped with the right tools for cost-efficient shipping of raw materials based on the required Material In House date.Thoroughly screen all AFA/ATS requests, particularly expedited shipments by validating their MIH.Assist in close monitoring/reporting of expedited air shipments.Release weekly freight-in report to Purchasing to show performance vs the Freight-in% to MR as set by top management.Review and sign off all import freight invoices of various service providers.Verify and approve freight invoices (with value below US$5,000) based on quotations on file prior to submission to Finance A/P group.Validate the month-end freight-in report prior to presentation to PH Logistics head and submission to Finance.Drive efforts to enhance the company's freight tracking system.Manage continuous enhancements of existing systems to reduce manual activities and assure accuracy of data gathering linked with the company's main order processing system - Oracle.Oversee Local Transfer operations.Monitor the performance of intercompany transfers to ensure no trips are skipped.Review monthly expenses from outsourcing and truck maintenance as submitted by the supervisor.Manage requirements and formalize correspondences to PEZA, Bureau of Customs, and other entities to ensure continuity of operations.Prepare correspondences for communication with government agencies or carriers and brokers to address issues and avoid penalties or rejection.Maintain good working relationships with all parties such as forwarders, brokers, and government agencies to assure full support for daily operations.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Must travel to Cavite Factory as required.QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge & experience in international logistics.Knowledge & experience in Customs and PEZA.Planning and overseeing supply chain, foreseeing future risks and developing schedules that meet deadlines.Strong communication skills to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.Attention to detail in managing inventory and shipments.Industry knowledge and ability to keep updated with industry developments.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to motivate others in a team environment.Capability to engage and resolve conflict situations effectively.Ability to collaborate and involve others in decision-making and problem-solving.Honesty and Integrity – Acting fairly and obeying the law both in letter and spirit.EXPERIENCE:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.Experience in managing a team of more than 10 staff.Experience with MRP systems such as SAP and Oracle is preferred.EDUCATION:Any 4-year business course.Import/Export Regulations certification; ITC training; International Traffic/Logistics citation.#J-18808-Ljbffr