About The Role
To ensure the handling of Sea and road shipments, for Finish Goods and Raw Material imports for CCBSA. This involves collaborating with shipping lines and road transport companies to meet Manufacturing planning requirements through efficient imports execution
Extent of the roles involvement in supervision and other team leadership activities
The role has one direct report in the form of an Imports Controller.
Level of interaction within and outside of the company as well as the nature and purpose of the interaction
- Engages with direct and indirect customers, to provide constant communication regarding any matters concerning orders and shipments.
- Engages with Procurement teams to align on pricing and sources of supply requirements.
- Engages with external agents and port agencies (i.e., MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company); MERSK etc.) to identify opportunities and negotiate on supply Lead times; Port availability and Costs.
- Engages with Finance to align on forex and insurance requirements.
- Engages with external warehousing companies (i.e., DSV Warehousing) to negotiate favourable service level agreements relating to delivery requirements.
- Engages with all Plants and Supply Planners to manage raw material or containers, to ensure that the processes are followed to manage materials at and between External Facilities and CCBSA plants
- The role liaises with Freight Suppliers and Contractors to manage imports
- Will engage all Supply Chain functions to continuously find better ways to manage and control raw materials.
