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Department: Supply Chain

Location:
Lahore


Education:  MBA or equivalent from HEC recognized university, preferably specialization or certification in Supply Chain.

Experience: 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Commodities
  • Liaison with internal stakeholders for monthly import planning of commodities (Poly Propylene/ Catalysts/DAP/Coal/Rock phosphate).
  • Sourcing, ordering and execution for import of commodities orders which includes:-
    - Request for Quotations to approved suppliers along with alternate sourcing (if required)
    - Follow up for quotations & CST cum approval note for the management (along with addressing queries of management, if any, till final approval )
    - Budget Clearance  through finance department
    - Internal Audit reviews and ordering in ERP
    - LCs through Finance department
    - Arrangement of inspections at load port / discharge port (if required, based on nature of the cargo as per SOPs)
    - Follow up for deliveries  and import documentations and status sharing with end users about shipment arrivals.
    - Coordination with custom clearance team of SCF for custom clearance and inland logistics
Logistics
  • Liaison with Internal stakeholders for  planning of volumes / quotas for logistics of commodities (Rock Phosphate / Coal/ Phosphoric Acid/imported fertilizers/ containerized cargo etc.)
  • Conducts existing transporter’s capability analysis
  • Benchmark FG transportation rates with competitors on monthly basis.
  • Formulation of strategy for new contracts with consolidated volumes (Inbound / Outbound) to ensure realization of potential savings v/s existing rates.
  • Time to time comparison b/w Road & Rail freights and maximization of volumes transport through economical mode of transport, either via Road or Rail.
  • Sourcing, negotiation & finalization of formal contracts / MOU for Inbound & Outbound Logistics (Road & Rail) by following the department’s policies / SOPs.
  • In case of transport via Rail, opening of Freight Deposit Accounts (FDA) with Pakistan Railway for Inbound  /Outbound Logistics, Submission of freights in FDA  liaison with Pakistan Railways for availability of railways wagons and day to day communication.
  • Coordination with all stakeholders for smooth business operation and addressing of day to day queries 
  • Development & Evaluation of score cards for transporters’ performance  on quarterly basis
  • To suggest improvements in system from time to time and closely work on them with Unit Manager
     

Key Attributes:

  • In depth knowledge of Commodities Supply Chain, Planning & Execution
  • Grip / good know how about Logistics Industry
  • Good Planning & Organizing Skills
  • In depth understanding of whole Procurement / Supply chain processes
  • Understanding of logistics regulations / NHA rules
  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Strong Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving & decision making skills
  • Public Relations
  • Customer Focus

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