Jobs Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead local and foreign sourcing for raw materials, packaging materials, and technical spare parts of all units:- factory, slaughterhouse, and sales depots.
• Oversee the end-to-end import cycle including L/C management, bank coordination, and C&F agent liaison, to ensure timely customs clearance and minimize port demurrage.
• Analyze market trends, pricing indices, and supplier activities to capitalize on favorable purchasing windows.
• Lead demand and purchase planning in alignment with sales forecasts, production schedules, and inventory reorder levels.
• Develop and manage the annual procurement budget in close consultation with Sales, Production, and Finance.
• Monitor purchase variances and execute cost-containment strategies to foster a long-term cost-saving culture.
• Manage the overall procure-to-pay process including requisitioning, purchase orders, receiving, invoice verification, and payment alignment with Accounts department.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with key suppliers, and periodically review vendor performance to ensure quality compliance and specification adherence.
• Resolve stock discrepancies and establish robust reorder point controls to eliminate stockouts and redundant purchases.
• Coordinate with factory and depot teams to optimize raw material, packaging material, and spare parts storage facilities.
• Ensure proper handling, shelf-life management, and storage protocols for temperature-sensitive (cold chain) materials.

Education Requirement :

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, preferably with MBA
• Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Certification (CSCP, CPSM, PMP) in Supply Chain Management is highly preferred.

Additional Requirement :

• Hands-on experience with ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics/Navision).
• Strong expertise in data analysis, demand forecasting, and inventory modeling.
• Excellent commercial negotiation, contract drafting, and vendor evaluation skills.
• In-depth understanding of foreign trade, L/C documentation, and customs regulations in Bangladesh.