Procurement & Logistics Officer

The Candidate will be responsible for the general oversight and management of the supply chain process at Global Brands Group of Companies. Sourcing and evaluation of new and existing suppliers,ensuring cost-effective procurement,creation and maintenance of inventory listings etc.....

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Create and maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective suppliers/ vendors
2. Create and maintain procurement/ logistics records, updating the necessary information on a weekly basis or as needed
3. Validate all supplies/ samples or material sent from suppliers/ vendors by ensuring that all products meet quality standards and expiration dates are within the required timelines
4. Collaborate with other departments and teams to develop databases and plans for storage, transportation and discarding of stock, supplies, materials inventory or parts
5. Coordinate shipping schedules and routes with the relevant parties to ensure that goods are shipped or received within the required timelines
6. Assist with the creation of pricing information and inventory databases for all brands as required
7. Coordinate with shipping/ customs officers if necessary to ensure that incoming or outgoing shipments meet all legal requirements to entry into or exit out of the Country
8. Development, implementation and management of effective tracking systems/ databases to monitor all purchasing, procurement and logistics in real time
9. Plan and coordinate the movement of materials and products within the organization using the existing software, or other software as needed
10. Creation of Purchase orders, bills, receipts, logging of all invoices, purchase orders, receipts, or any other document that is required to ensure that the movement of goods are documented and in keeping with Company policies and procedures
11. Assist with major projects within the Company to create databases, statistics and reports as required
12. Liaise with operational staff as needed to provide updates on all goods and supplies that are required
13. Liaise with Management and Executive Management, preparing updated and accurate reports to ensure that procurement, logistics or any other matter relating to goods management and storage are reflected.
14. Any other related duties as required

SKILLS & ABILITIES
❖ Excellent time management and organisational skills
❖ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
❖ Excellent MS Office Skills
❖ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

KEY COMPETENCIES:
❖ Independent
❖ Work alone
❖ Deadline oriented