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Supply Chain Specialist
- Identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships to secure optimal terms and pricing
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards
- Develop and implement effective inventory control strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and reduce stockouts or overstocks
- Conduct regular inventory analysis to identify slow-moving or obsolete items and recommend appropriate action
- Coordinate transportation and logistics activities, including arranging shipments, managing freight costs, and tracking delivery schedules
- Work closely with carriers and freight forwarders to optimize delivery routes and transit times
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and upcoming promotions or events
- Adjust inventory plans accordingly to meet changing demand patterns and seasonal fluctuations
- Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain process and propose and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
- Streamline processes for order processing, procurement, and demand fulfillment to increase productivity and meet customer expectations
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to supply chain operations
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain
Job Requirements
Supply Chain Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree (in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus)
- Proven experience as a Supply Chain Specialist or in a similar role, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of supply chain processes
- Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP MM)
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- A strategic and analytical mind
- Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, logistics, and demand forecasting
- Proficient in using supply chain management software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, inventory management software, forecasting tools)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of international trade regulations, shipping procedures, and customs clearance is a plus
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