Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the export & Inbound process, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Manage documentation and paperwork required for inbound and export, including customs forms, shipping invoices, and export licenses
• Collaborate with suppliers and logistics providers to schedule and arrange shipments
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery, ensure GIT reporting is accurate and timeously closed out
• Resolve any issues or delays in the inbound or export process, such as customs clearance problems or transportation issues
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of inbound and export activities, physically and systematically
• Stay updated on international trade regulations and changes in inbound and export requirements
• Provide support and guidance to other team members involved in the inbound and export process
• Analyse and evaluate inbound and export operations to identify opportunities for productivity improvement
• Collect and analyse data related to inbound and export processes, such as shipping volumes, lead times, and transportation costs
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the inbound and export operations and develop strategies to address them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and make adjustments as necessary
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management
• End-to-End Payments process management ensuring correctness of Payments
• Validation and Reconciliation of Vendor payment submissions vs internal systems in line with proper Accrual Management practices
• Raising of Purchase Orders upon validation, GRN Purchase Orders and handling of queries and the related aspects relevant to Inbound & exports Payments
• Clearing of payment blocks impacting exports customer & imports accounts to ensure on time payment and reconciliation
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Analysing transportation costs and negotiating contracts with carriers to optimize freight rates
• Ensuring compliance with import and export regulations, including documentation, licensing, and customs requirements
• Managing relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate smooth customs clearance
• Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement in logistics processes
• Analysing data and generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and transportation costs
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Voyage management and closure
• Ensuring Import/Export query resolution
• Additional responsibilities as may be required

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• 3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCG
• Deep Knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes, specifically inventory management
• Understanding of ABInBev Logistics and Planning principles
• Improvement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodology