Job Summary
The SCM Lead – International oversees shipment of the goods ordered internationally and ensure safe delivery on a timely manner. Duties include high-level coordination (with foreign suppliers, service providers, pertinent government offices, canvassing team and delivery sites), support on monitoring of payments to the relevant service providers, create and recommend shipment strategies, and guarantee the compliance with international trade regulations, tariffs, and import/export laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
DELIVERY /
SHIPMENT
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Ensure and oversee delivery in accordance to Agreed Delivery
Date and/or purchase plan
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Provide technical expertise on shipment of goods – both domestic
and/or international
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Monitor the status of deliveries and payment
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Responsible on resolving delivery related-issues and concerns
such as but not limited to damages
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Ability to adjust to the needs of the department and end-users
in getting items on site in a timely and cost efficient manner
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Provide schedules, loading plans and resolution on logistics
related issues and urgent matters
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Assist in strategically planning, transportation, and customer
services
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Recommend options on routes and shipments
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Able to identify different shipments and payment conditions in
the domestic and international market
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Able to identify the risks in the shipment strategies proposed
to the group
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Recommend consolidation strategies to the canvassing team
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Liaise between internal and external clients on the status of
the deliveries
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Ensure all documentary requirements and licenses related to
importation of business units are complete to be able to freely move items
from both domestic and international sources
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To be able to provide the company with additional savings
through proper shipment, consolidation, and route optimization
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Able to analyze past data/trends and be able to provide the
company with recommendation for lesser cost
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Logistics monitoring files shall be updated on timely manner and
should be accurate at all times
2.
IMPORTATION
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In-charge of coordination with broker,
Bureau of Customs, foreign suppliers and forwarders
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Processing of importation-related documents
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Responsible in identifying regulated items
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Consolidation of loading plans
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Assessment of importation cost
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Provide a risk assessment for all possible
scenarios that may cause delay of deliveries, as well as suggestions /
alternatives
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Assessment and recommendation of the
applicable insurance policies
3. CANVASSING – SUPPORT
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Ensures that all
documents regarding the purchase order are received
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Assist canvassers on resolving
logistics-related issues
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Compliance on the monitoring files related
to buying/canvassing
4. SUPPLIER BASE
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To be able to maintain a healthy list of
service providers to the group needs
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Secure accreditation requirements from new
vendors and endorse the same to the accreditation committee
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Evaluates service providers for the purpose
of determining their capability to serve the requirements
5. PURCHASE PLAN
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Participation in the conceptualization
discussion of the end-users to determine the delivery feasibility of the
requirements and provide suggestions / alternatives
6. STRATEGIC PLANNING
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Understanding the nature of the business /
project
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Taking part on special projects and
business improvement initiatives for the team
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Strategic Planning and Assessment of the
Delivery process
7. ADMINISTRATIVE
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Ensure proper transmittal of documents
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Coordinate meetings with supplier and
canvassers
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Keeping files and records for the purpose
of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established
policies and regulatory guidelines
8. COLLABORATION
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Work closely with logistics and supply
chain teams to align financial goals with operational objectives
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Collaborate with other departments such as
procurement, vendor, and end-user to ensure holistic financial management
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Close coordination within and outside the
organization for any document requirement and person in charge
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Align with every team member in logistics
the process and requirement in processing
9. PAYMENTS – SUPPORT
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Assist on the follow up of payments-related
documents
10. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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Ensure team projects and deliverables are
completed on time
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Plan, organize, direct, manage, and
evaluate the import logistics activities of the team being handled
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Construct strategies and initiatives that
are aligned with the overall direction of the department for the team being
handled
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Provide assistance to inquiries,
complaints, and requests regarding to import activities
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Supports and explains reasoning for
decisions when appropriate
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Sets clear work unit policies and
procedures
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Manages workflow and adjust when necessary
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Perform and/or direct day to day
administrative tasks
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Maintain current technical skills and apply
new knowledge to management tasks for the improvement of purchasing
activities
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Develop, streamline, and manage the
policies, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure process
transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality
11. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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Coach and mentor employees and ensure that
they achieve their KPAs, KPIs and development plans
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Ensure that the team observes the HR
policies in their daily activities
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Provides regular performance feedback,
develops subordinates' skills, and encourages growth
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Lead and inspire a team of professionals
within the logistics function
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Foster a collaborative and results-oriented
team culture
Technical Competencies and Skills
Able to train, mentor and impart skills to subordinates, Proficient in MS Office Applications, Negotiate contracts with logistics suppliers, application of import permits
Education, Trainings and Licenses Required
Graduate of any 4-year degree business courses, supply chain, Preferably a Licensed Customs Broker