Supply Chain Executive
As a member of the Global Michelin Business Services Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Price & Billing Team, the Supply Chain Executive is responsible for the payment of Imports / Exports freight invoices in a timely and accurate manner, whilst maintaining control and consistency.
The person is further responsible for the collection of supply chain freight invoices from different sources and performs a variety of financial and business analyses for maintain integrity of supply chain-associated expenses. Also expected to maintain excellent PR with supply chain partners for promptly resolving issues and improving positive experience for Michelin Suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Update accurate General Ledger (GL) entries and cost center allocations for invoices related to freight in the SAP System;
- Responsible for obtaining approval from the Global Freight Team to ensure the accuracy of the freight invoice details provided by the suppliers;
- Obtaining approval from the Procurement Senior Manager for freight invoices pertaining to Import/ Export invoices;
- Liaise with the Central Business Finance Team for urgent payment approvals;
- Submission of Approved invoices to SSC AP Team for payment and reject invoices communication to suppliers via E-mail along with the reject reason;
- Identify the internal issues pertaining to the freight invoice and communicate to the internal stakeholders in order to resolve timely manner;
- Preparation of weekly aging reports and identify invoices close to the 30day payment deadline and identify bottlenecks and communicate to the Supply Chain Team lead for further action;
- Generate the posted invoice report and communicate to the Export Dept, BU Controller, and SSC AP;
- Obtaining approval from the relevant authorized personnel (According to the Authorization limits) for the local transport invoice, wherever necessary;
- Verification of Local transport invoices by cross-checking supporting documents and freight conditions and submission to 1st approver;
- Coordinate with global contact managers to oversee and manage freight rates as well as budgeting activities, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of these critical tasks;
- Assist in audit-related tasks by addressing and resolving freight queries.
- Maintain excellent relationships with Supply Chain partners and provide clear, concise, and accurate responses to them on various queries.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University;
- Professional qualification in CIMA (UK) / ACCA (UK) / ISMM/ CIPS will be advantageous;
- 2 - 3 years of relevant experience at least in one sub-function in finance/ Supply Chain;
- Experience in ERP systems, preferably in SAP;
- Excellent level of verbal and written English communication skills;
- Flexibility and willingness to meet varied working hours.
- Comfortable interacting with Senior Management and key business partners throughout the organization.
The Shared Service Center in Colombo includes over 80 achievers, authentic and industrious people from different backgrounds. In this role, you collaborate closely with your team members, senior management and variety of stakeholders in Michelin Group Entities.
Michelin Lanka is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Michelin Lanka does not discriminate based on gender, age, culture, religion, social origin, disability, sexual orientation, union membership, family situation, political opinion and physical appearance.