Importation Leader

Job Title:

Importation Leader

Job Overview:
This role ensures that the flow of products from suppliers to customers is timely, cost-effective, and meets all quality standards. The Importation Leader will work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and customers

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the transportation of goods, ensuring timely deliveries, route optimization, and cost-effective shipping methods
- Supervise warehousing activities, including inventory control, storage, order picking, and stock rotation
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and customers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
- Develop and manage logistics budgets, monitor transportation and warehousing expenses, and find cost-saving opportunities
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in logistics operations, including optimizing shipping routes, minimizing inventory holding costs, and improving warehouse efficience
- Lead and manage logistics teams, including drivers, warehouse staff, and coordinator
- Provide training and development opportunities to staff members, ensuring high performance
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure logistics performance
- Analyze data on logistics efficiency, costs, and delivery times, and implement continuous improvement initiative

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Management, business, or related field (preferred)
- Advanced english
- Proficiency with SAP, WMS and Microsoft Office
- At least 3-5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Skills:

- Analytical skills:
Ability to analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
- Problem-Solving:
Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills, especially in dealing with transportation delays or supply chain disruptions
- Leadership:
Ability to lead a diverse team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance
- Communication:
Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for identifying discrepancies, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve logistics processes

Working Conditions:

- Full-time
- Office-based role