Senior Transport Specialist

Fixed-term employment: 6 months

Location: Rosario, Cavite

Responsibilities:

• Define and deploy transportation strategy and processes for SE inbound, compliance and freight bill audit operations.
• Efficiently manage and optimize transportation flows in terms of cost and speed of execution ( inbound transportation, via air, ocean, express and land).
• Manage APC/SEITLAP import shipments from booking to delivery.
• Plan and control the import clearance and delivery of shipments.
• Collaborate with different vendors, shippers, warehouse, Purchasing and other department for the smooth import operations.
• Manage and control transportation cost and KPI's (i.e. On time delivery, etc)
• Lead and manage compliance to the local and international customs regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize SE logistic flow.
• Actively participate in the regional transport skills network.
• Define technical and operational requirements to facilitate transportation RFQ.
• Lead the deployment of global & regional initiatives in the country.
• Closely collaborate with all support functions.
• Efficiently manage vendors and performance to achieve best in class service level.
• Create and develop processes, guidelines and procedures for smooth transport operations
• Prepare ensure timely submission of reports to regional transportation, finance & government authorities.
• Handle Audit activities and support ( Post clearance audit, PEZA ,etc)
• Ensure the team and service provider's compliance to all quality procedures, local government regulatory requirements customer shipping requirements and international trading standards.
• Work closely with Customs and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to ensure compliance with all the government regulatory requirements.
• Handle and manage FTA applications and Back to Back CO.
• Manage freight bill auditing process, from receiving of bills, creation of P.O. until paid to service providers including accruals.
• Coach and mentor the team to resolve complex issues. / Build and manage a high performing transportation team.

Qualifications:

• With 5 years related experience in Logistics and transportation functions
• With advanced MS Excel and powerpoint knowledge
• Knowledge of continuous improvement skills (kaizen, Lean, Six sigma)
• With knowledge in project management
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, inter-personal skills, and good Communication skills(written and verbal).