Procurement and Logistics Manager

Procurement and Logistics Manager

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for optimizing supply chains and driving efficient procurement processes? Do you excel in leading cross-functional teams and ensuring seamless logistics operations? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a Procurement and Logistics Manager at Productive Business Solutions Jamaica Limited.

 We are a leading technology company in the Caribbean region with a proven track record for longstanding and deep relationships with leading local and multinational brands. Employs over two thousand (2000) trained and certified information technology professionals delivering a wide range of products and services from the world’s largest technology brands.

Key Responsibilities: 

Warehouse Operations Management:

• Develop and implement warehouse policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth operations and maximize efficiency.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including receiving, inspecting, and storing goods, as well as conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and accurate stock replenishment.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to maximize storage capacity and facilitate efficient handling.
• Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the warehouse.

 Inventory Control:

• Implement inventory management systems to accurately track inventory levels, locations, and movement.
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures, including regular stock audits, identifying obsolete or excess stock, and implementing appropriate actions to optimize inventory turnover.
• Analyze inventory data, such as demand patterns and stock availability, to forecast future inventory requirements and avoid Shipment stockouts or overstock situations.

 Logistics and Coordination:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance with customs regulations, and timely delivery of goods.
• Collaborate with transportation providers to optimize freight costs, select appropriate carriers, and track shipments.
• Liaise with customer service or sales teams to prioritize and expedite order fulfillment and resolve any shipping-related issues or customer complaints.
• Manage the return and reverse logistics process, including handling customer returns, coordinating with suppliers for defective or damaged goods, and ensuring proper disposition of returned products.

 Team Supervision and Development:

• Lead and supervise procurement/logistics & warehouse staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Schedule and assign tasks to personnel, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet operational demands.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees on processes, safety procedures, and performance improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.

 Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on procurement, warehouse & and logistics performance metrics, such as inventory accuracy, PO completion/accuracy & and updates, fulfillment rates, warehouse capacity utilization, and labour productivity.
• Analyze data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management and other stakeholders to develop and monitor budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in procurement and logistics roles, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing teams and operations.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify process efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement and logistics software and tools.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply via the link below: 

Applicationshttps://grouppbs.bamboohr.com/careers/112

should be submitted no later than Friday, August 18, 2023  

We appreciate your interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.