Supply Chain Manager

• Ensures the flawless and timely delivery of all international trade shipments within budget and without defects. 
• Collaborates with internal teams (procurement, QC, sales, technical teams, etc.) and external stakeholders (clients, suppliers, third-party inspection bodies, clearing agents, etc.) to develop shipping and consolidation schedules/requirements, covering aspects such as shipping, packaging, delivery, documentation, and permits. 
• Follows up on material readiness and oversees the entire inland and clearing operations until goods are safely received in the warehouse. 
• Drafts, requests, and follows up on documents, including LC requirements, PI, CI, PL, BOL / AWB, Clean QC reports. 
• Books shipments and provides comprehensive shipping and packing instructions. 
• Monitors and updates stakeholders on shipment status, including time, cost, risks, and potential roadblocks. 
• Highlights project delays and implements suitable solutions. 
• Communicates project updates and shipping operations, addresses client queries effectively. 
• Assigns and assesses clearing contracts for local entities. 
• Sources new service providers (3PL, freight forwarders, certification bodies, clearing agents, etc.). 
• Negotiates, drafts, and updates agreements/price lists with forwarders, inland transporters, and insurance companies, covering aspects such as price lists, payment terms, and transit times for Air/Sea/Land freight. 
• Evaluates, monitors, and improves the performance of service providers. 
• Stays informed about trade agreements between countries where operations are conducted. 
• Updates tariff books and clearing fees in countries. 
• Monitors shipping routes, vessel availabilities, and price fluctuations to optimize strategy and operations. 
• Submits and analyzes reports and dashboards. 
• Takes necessary actions to enhance operational and financial performance. 
• Proposes and supports the implementation of improvement initiatives. 
• Provides support and input/estimates for the bidding process. 
• Supports, coaches, and provides technical input to local Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams. 
• Implements Group fleet control process. 
• Revises supplier and fleet selection criteria. 
• Manages fleet repair history and sets yearly budgets. 
• Implements an asset liquidation process. 
• Monitors fuel consumption and optimizes fleet usage. 
• Improves Sub contractual Agreements. 
• Controls and optimizes Construction Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in terms of materials delivered/ordered from subcontractors. 
• Enhances contractual agreements. 
• Evaluates supplier sourcing and selection. 
• Manages contracts to increase the rentability of each contract.

• 6-10 years of relative work experience in international trade, Telecom industry is a plus. 
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and distribution channels. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CIPS Level 6 certification or bachelor’s in business administration or supply chain management or equivalent

How To Apply

Send your updated resume to may@ethiojobs.net with Subject: "Supply Chain Manager" or apply directly to this post.