-Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way-Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices-Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency-Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant-Formulate strategic and operational objectives-Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability-Manage budgets and forecasts-Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs-Recruit, train and supervise staff-Find ways to increase quality of customer service

1.)Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.2) Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.3) Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.4) Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.5) Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.6) Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.7) Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.8) Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.9) Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.10) Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.11) Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit.12) Process tax exemptions, insurance bonds COMESA certificates and EAC Certificate where applicable.

Coordinate with overseas vendors to manage import activities in order to meet service level expectations.Develop and implement supply chain strategy for international business expansions.Assist in managing shipment and custom activities for import services.Maintain good relationship with vendors and service providers to improve overall business performance.Work with vendors to identify and eliminate logistics obstacles to ensure safe and timely shipping of products.Develop standard operating procedures and scheduling/shipping practices for efficiently carrying out logistics activities.Negotiate sea and air freight quotes with carriers.Inform cost changes, shipment issues, supply concerns to respective personnel and team in timely manner.Identify opportunities for cost reduction, material flow improvement, and business development.Review customer orders to determine items to be stocked and shipped.Create and maintain detailed financial reporting on all import activities including order management, logistics and shipping.Ensure that logistics system is operated in accordance with local, and regional customs laws.Recruit, lead and train staff in inventory management and shipping processes.Develop and monitor international routing instructions for suppliers.

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