We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage supply planning, sourcing, purchasing, supplier coordination, logistics, and inventory-control activities. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective availability of parts and materials, translating demand forecasts into supply plans, monitoring purchase orders and shipments, improving inventory turnover, and supporting efficient warehouse and supply-chain operations.
Responsibilities
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Translate demand forecasts into short- and medium-term supply plans.
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Communicate demand requirements to the Parts Manager and local and international suppliers.
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Forecast inventory requirements to support optimum stock turnover and business objectives.
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Review inventory levels and identify opportunities to improve availability, sourcing, and turnover.
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Conduct alternative-sourcing studies and support local purchasing and outsourcing activities.
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Maintain and monitor purchase orders and follow up regularly with suppliers.
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Take proactive action to ensure quality and delivery requirements are achieved.
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Coordinate freight carriers and monitor domestic and international shipments.
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Create and receive purchase orders using the ERP system.
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Monitor faulty or damaged materials and ensure correct stock accounting.
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Maintain inventory records and prepare supply reconciliation reports.
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Support planning, procurement, and inventory-control activities.
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Develop warehouse-capacity plans based on stock requirements and available storage space.
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Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
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Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery conditions, and service levels with local suppliers.
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Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing options where required.
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Work with the Parts Manager to identify economical transport methods for imports.
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Coordinate with the Accounts team to ensure purchasing and logistics costs are accurately recorded.
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Follow up on invoice discrepancies and support product-return processes.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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3–5 years of relevant experience in supply planning, procurement, inventory control, logistics, or a related supply-chain role.
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Practical experience working with local and international suppliers.
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Experience monitoring purchase orders and shipments.
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Experience managing inventory and supply-chain data.
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Experience using ERP systems.
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Ability to prepare inventory, procurement, and supply-planning reports.
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Relevant professional certification in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, or logistics is an advantage.
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Experience in automotive parts, spare-parts distribution, dealerships, or another high-SKU inventory environment is preferred.
