Description
Job PurposeTo manage and coordinate international shipping, logistics operations, and demand planning activities, ensuringtimely movement of goods, efficient inventory availability, accurate demand forecasting, customs compliance, and smooth logistics execution from origin to destination.Key Responsibilities1. Demand Planning & ForecastingDevelop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, business requirements, and customer demand.Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and Operations teams to understand demand requirements and align supply plans.Monitor actual demand against forecasts and identify significant variances, trends, and potential supply gaps.Prepare short-term and medium-term demand plans to support procurement and international shipment planning.Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and other required products based on forecasted demand.Identify potential stock-outs, excess inventory, and slow-moving items and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Continuously improve forecast accuracy by analyzing historical data, consumption patterns, and forecast variances.Support the business in planning inventory levels while considering product shelf life, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier constraints.2. Manage International ShipmentsPlan, coordinate, and execute international shipments (import and export) via air, sea, and land across multiple countries.Coordinate shipment schedules based on demand requirements, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and business priorities.Ensure shipments are planned and executed within agreed timelines to avoid supply disruptions.3. Shipping DocumentationPrepare, verify, and manage all relevant shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation before shipment dispatch.4. Customs ClearanceLiaise with customs brokers and clearing agents to ensure smooth and timely customs clearance.Ensure compliance with customs requirements and proactively resolve clearance issues to avoiddemurrage, delays, and penalties.5. Vendor & Freight Forwarder CoordinationCoordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers for booking, pick-up, transportation, and delivery arrangements.Monitor vendor and logistics partner performance and escalate recurring service issues.6. Trade ComplianceEnsure compliance with international trade regulations, import/export laws, Incoterms, customsregulations, and company policies.Ensure appropriate HS codes, country-of-origin requirements, and other regulatory documentation are maintained.7. Tracking & MonitoringTrack all international shipments and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.Monitor shipment milestones and proactively address delays, discrepancies, damages, or other transit related issues.Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure timely closure of logistics activities.8. Cost OptimizationNegotiate freight rates and shipping terms with vendors and logistics partners.Analyze freight and logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.Optimize shipment planning by consolidating shipments and selecting the most cost-effectivetransportation modes where appropriate.9. Inventory & Supply CoordinationWork closely with Warehouse, Procurement, Sales, and Operations teams to align demand, inventory, procurement, and shipment plans.Monitor inventory availability against forecasted demand and lead times.Ensure appropriate replenishment planning to support business requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.Consider product shelf life and the company's fresh-product operating model while planning supply and inventory requirements.10. Reporting & AnalyticsPrepare regular reports on demand forecasts, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, stock-outs, excess inventory, international freight costs, shipment status, delivery timelines, and carrier performance.Analyze key logistics and demand-planning KPIs and provide actionable insights to management.Maintain accurate planning and shipment data for management review and decision-making