Job Description
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Working closely with Senior Manager Transport Operations and
inbound team in managing the product flow of efficiently and timely in a
cost-effective way from factories until stocks are booked at DCs.
Responsibility also includes the daily monitoring of all related functions of
inbound shipping, clearing, forwarding, stock updates and customs requirements
for clearing shipments and monitoring duty payments.
Key Responsibilities- Overall responsibility of timely and accurate inbound
booking process & customs.
- Responsible for efficient and timely product flow from
factories to warehouse and transfers.
- Managing shipping line and inbound/customs service provider
account management.
- Responsible for timely maintenance of shipping instructions
for all items.
- Manage the documentation process of inbound shipments
(packing list, CI, BOE etc.)
- Ensure visibility level (Forecast) for future Inbounds
across SCM and external stakeholders.
- Forecast month+1 customs duties to be paid & ensure
monthly top-ups in our accounts with carriers.
- Managing end to end customs clearance with SABER
requirements.
- Knowledge of customs procedures in Riyadh, Dammam and
Jeddah.
- Knowledge of BAYAN / ZATCA / FASAH platforms.
- Track, monitor and ensure timely payment of duties by
invoices due dates.
- Monitor and measure progress of KPI’s to attend global and
local targets.
- Control and monitor Inbound Cost to ensure the highest level
of governance, efficiency, and potential savings.
- Responsible for Harmonized System Code (HS Code) for Plants.
- Work on FTAs with the EM Customs team and Global team.
- Support Global Logistics Team for Tendering Process,
Projects Implementations (e.g. FIP, Global Reports).
- Ensure smooth cooperation/network with direct reports as
well as other team members.
- Build and manage inbound setup and find the most efficient
product flow with the lowest cost and lead time.
- Managing Container Movement Operations.
- Support NTP team for Non-Trade tendering process.
Key RelationshipsExternal:- Carrier accounts management with 5 different 3PLs.
Internal:- Global & Regional:
- Purchasing
- Warehouse
- Finance
- Order Fulfillment
- DC Operation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Expert in Inbound and Customs.
- Strong analytical skills and data driven decision making.
- Ability to deliver good results under pressure, accepting
and meeting critical deadlines.
- Ability to #CreateTheNew by challenging the status-quo.
- Motivated team player and willing to learn.
- Strong and proven analytical and communication skills with
attention to details.
- Experienced in logistics and supply chain management as well
as project management.
- Competence, experienced and high level of IT affinity (MS
Office/Teams needed / SAP. WMS knowledge is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the
ability to lead and influence discussions in diverse groups of varying size
(internal & external).
- English & Arabic speaking and writing.
IT Skills- Outlook: Advanced.
- Word: Good.
- Excel: Advanced.
- PowerPoint: Good.
- SAP: Advanced.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:- University degree in Logistics, Supply chain.
- 3-5 years of overall work experience in Logistics.