The role of Manager in Imports & Supply Chain is responsible for managing the day-to-day performance and relationship with suppliers, efficient management of the Imports activities, and driving continuous improvement in the supply chain processes to support the Retail operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement regional imports strategies in order to ensure cost-effective and on-time flow of globally sourced merchandise
• Develop strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs, trucking companies, and third-party logistics service providers to ensure optimum vessel capacity (FCL & LCL) and high levels of service
• Ensure effective reporting and monitoring of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders to Payments using approval matrix, internal tools, and processes
• Analyze & monitor product category inventory status to support inventory strategy aiding sales, maximizing inventory productivity, and minimizing markdowns
• Maintain & monitor product metrics & performance, share reports/dashboards with Line Management in order to understand current & future inventory trends
• Periodically monitor aging stock and develop required action plans
• Ensure & maintain accurate databases of product information, stock levels, product description, dimensions, pricing, and other relevant information
• Collaborate with Suppliers & the Internal Quality & Customer Service Department to ensure the best quality of products
• Liaise with the Brand development & Logistics department to develop effective packaging strategies/guidelines
• Minimize faulty products related claims and shipments
• Ensure effective collaboration with Retail & E-Commerce departments and develop a mechanism to obtain product & customer feedback
• Maintain a collaborative approach to working with internal departments & external suppliers to ensure company objectives are met

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Effective planning & organizing skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strategic Sourcing, contracting and Supplier Add process experience
• Team Management & Cross-functional experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a Supply Management, Business Management, Engineering/Technology or Accounting/Finance discipline