Job Description
Senior Supply Chain Specialist (Reefer - Global Freight Procurement)
Our client is one of the most reputable and awarded retailers in the international business market. They are currently looking for a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join the company.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the team's primary expert on reefer supply chain solutions
- Conduct thorough reviews of ocean freight tenders, negotiate effectively, and analyze costs and services to inform strategic decisions
- Manage carrier service agreements and ensure contract obligations are met
- Monitor and enhance carrier performance continuously
- Forge robust business relationships with service providers
- Address escalated operational issues related to ocean freight promptly and effectively
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to grasp ocean freight business needs, devise solutions, and establish operational processes to meet those needs
- Monitor shipment-related risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to operations
- Participate in supply chain management (SCM) projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated end-to-end solutions
- Analyze updates in the ocean freight market and communicate relevant information to internal stakeholders
- Compile and process data to generate high-quality management reports
Requirements:
- A minimum of 8 years working experience in similar position
- Must have expertise and familiarity with reefer ocean freight services and logistics
- Proficiency in ocean freight commercial aspects, encompassing freight-related expenses and rate trends
- History of involvement in ocean freight tender negotiations and overseeing contracts
- Previous engagement with ocean freight carriers, NVOCC, and 3PLs for ocean freight services
- Experience in carrier forecasting and managing capacity
- Professional proficiency in English, Cantonese, Mandarin (speak, read and write)
- Capability to handle multiple tasks proficiently and excel in a dynamic work environment
- Effective team player with influential abilities to foster favorable outcomes within a diverse team
- Solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal proficiencies
If you find this position appealing, select "I'm interested" to send a updated version of your CV. Feel free to contact me at sherynn.tang@linksinternational.com for further inquiries.