Total 18 Manager transportation logistics job vacancies in Singapore, Singapore

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Industrial Vertical for Asia Pacific, this role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders on Industrial accounts, building long-lasting relationships and ensuring a high-level of service quality across all services.

What you will be doing

1) Perform lobbying actions

• Identify Key Account targets based in Asia Pacific region, identify decision-makers and specifiers and achieve the widest knowledge possible (activities, subsidiaries, decision structures…) for Industrial accounts
• Send sales leads to network in order to increase CEVA Logistics penetration in Asia Pacific
• Establish a referencing strategy for regional or international Industrial accounts (decision-makers, accounts mapping, lines of approach…)
• Undertake necessary lobbying among prospective Industrial Key Accounts to promote CEVA Logistics and to obtain the opportunity to participate for future Tenders

2) Commercialize and argue Bollore Logistics sales offer

• Represent CEVA Logistics to Key Accounts whose reporting needs a centralized and collaborative action (multi-scope)
• Represent CEVA Logistics to lead and participate in tender process (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
• Sell the whole CEVA Logistics services supported by internal expertise
• Promote CEVA Logistics services and key Asia stations and regions
• Implementing new business strategies to expand new customer base and to secure target prospects

3) Provide consistent tariff offers

• Determine a tariff policy in conjunction with Middle Office and Regional Sales Management and a consistent organization between various implicated sites
• Establish, confirm and update CEVA Logistics tariff offers and write contracts in coordination with Legal Services
• Answer to tenders with Tender Management Desk if needed
• Participate in conjunction with Purchasing Department to negotiation among Suppliers

4) Service support

• Transfer obtained contracts to Operations in order to ensure required customer quality service to customers
• Support services or operation sites via appropriate information on SOP to apply
• Intervene among sites and participate in dispute settlement
• Monitor customer account profitability and problems linked to receipts with sites manager

5) Synthetize information through reporting

• Consolidate statistical elements from various operation sites and achieve a monthly regional reporting vision of our business
• Report sales actions undertaken to perpetuate and develop CEVA Logistics Key Customer Accounts for Industrial vertical
• Update CRM with weekly activities and key accounts monthly reports

The successful candidate

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Business / Logistics / Engineering
• At least 7 years of related work experience in Freight Forwarding (Both Air & Sea Freight) & Contract Logistics
• Experience in Key Account management and development, preferably with network/contacts of decision makers in Asia Pacific
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as a team player
• Good critical thinking and problem solving skills

About the role

The incumbent will be leading a team and be part of a larger team within the IFF department in providing seamless and customer-focused solutions to support the achievement of business objectives.

What you will be doing

• Lead the Customer service team for Sea freight
• Liaise with customers on the standard operating procedures
• To meet up with clients on projects / special matters
• Prepare customer key performance index reports
• Promptly handle customers / team escalations
• To implement corrective actions and preventive measures for immediate service recovery
• To co-ordinate with Ocean carriers for bookings / uplift upon escalation from team
• Attend to freight management and rates negotiation
• Provide quotes / rates to COD customer or overseas offices
• Liaise with overseas agents on the various requirements and rates
• Review the profit & loss of product desk
• Analyse job file purchasing and raise concern to Pricing team
• Review & approve changes of work processes before escalation to Head of Sea Freight
• Conduct recruitment exercise for officer / executive position when needed
• Provide related training concerning the BU to new staff assign to the team
• Joint sales visit to resolved operations issue when necessary

Team Management

• Ensure and monitor team compliance to the Bollore’s Code of Conduct and Company’s regulations
• Ensure team understanding and implementation on Bollore’s Value in daily work behaviors
• Plan and monitor team performance including give coaching and counselling needed to deliver expected outcomes
• Plan and monitor team development together with HR Division
• Ensure updated Job Description availability for the team by coordinating with HR Division
• Ensure all changes in Department / Section communicated properly to the team

The successful candidate

• Diploma / Degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in freight forwarding with sea freight experiences
• Previous customer service experience is an added advantage
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Pleasant personality and a good team player
• Proficient in MS Office & ability to work independently
• DGR trained will be an advantage
• Location: 101 Alps Ave Singapore 498793 (Designated transport Pasir Ris, Ang Mo Kio, Tanah Merah, Tampines, Admiratly, Yishun and Sengkang)

About the role:

The incumbent will be part of a solution team within the Contract Logistics Department in leading continuous improvement projects for Warehouse, Labelling and Assembly, providing seamless and customer-focused data analytics and solutions to improve customer service and operation efficiency.

What you will be doing:

Leading the Solution Team for a Luxury Goods account at 11 Pioneer Turn with below responsibilities:

Project

o   Driving continuous improvement initiatives with impacts on company or customer profitability

o   Identification of areas of improvements with key stakeholders

o   Design, proposal, and implementation of solution across different departments: Warehouse, Value Added Services, Customer Service, Quality, Sustainability

o   Alignment on project priorities and communication on progress to stakeholder

o   Coaching a team of 3 Logistics Analysts + interns to deliver project roadmap and to grow team members

o   Allocation of projects and tasks to team members based on priorities, availabilities, and competencies

Finance

o   Organizing semi-annual budget exercise revising last year spending and forecasting next year spendings

o   Ensuring monthly Billing accuracy

o   Improvement of P&L analytics and financial controlling

o   Supporting a team of 2 on daily financial operations

Ad hoc

o   Data extraction request from customer or Operations

o   Spot analysis request from customer or Operations

The successful candidate

·       4 to 6 years’ experience in Logistics / Supply Chain Industry or Project Management

·       Degree in Logistics / Industrial Engineering or comparable field of study

·       Strong data crunching, analytical and problem-solving abilities

·       Knowledge in lean, six sigma, 5S, WMS

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, SQL

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·       Mandarin / French is a plus

About the job

You will support the Goods Flow Manager in ensuring smooth and efficient goods flow operations in the store. This includes managing stock accuracy and availability, overseeing receiving and replenishment processes, and leading the team responsible for these operations.

Your assignment

• You will lead the team and work closely with other departments to ensure the highest level of customer service standards are executed
• You shall review the operation process and provide feedback and solutions to secure a more profitable and smooth operations
• You will ensure efficient daily goods flow operations in the role’s area of responsibility in accordance to Global Service Protocol.
• You will ensure the goods flow team complies with IKEA code of conduct, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation relating to health, safety and security and work place environment.
• You will develop and lead the goods flow team to secure competence in the workplace and succession planning.

Summary:

The ESC Transportation Operations Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customer's needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience 
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries / problems regarding ESC
• Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
• Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
• Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
• Review engineeering design drawings and align within project scope
• Work with planners and PM's and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
• Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
• Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
• Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
• Maintain and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO's, risk and priorities
• Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
• Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
• Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
• Analyze late orders and / or damanges and provide root cause analysis
• Support RFI / RFQ processes and benchmarking
• Manage regional and local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
• Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and apply new knowledge to improve processes

Summary:

The ESC Transportation Operations Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customer's needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries/problems regarding ESC
• Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
• Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
• Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
• Review engineering design drawings and align within project scope
• Work with planners and PM’s and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
• Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
• Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
• Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
• Maintain and report project metrics specific to on-time delivery, safety, quality, spend, and savings globally
• Monitor and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO’s,  risk and priorities
• Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
• Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
• Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
• Analyze late orders and or damages and provide root cause analysis
• Support RFI/RFQ processes and benchmarking
• Manage regional and  local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
• Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and  apply new knowledge to improve processes

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About the role

The incumbent will be part of a larger team within the Logistics department in providing seamless and customer-focused solutions to support the achievement of business objectives.

What you will be doing

• Oversee WH activities meeting customer’s requirement (include Pick/Pack, Receiving, Outgoing Automation and Ecom activities)

• Manhours and OT Monitoring

• Involvement in Warehouse 5S, Safety and QHSE topics

• Must be supportive and initiative on continuous improvement

• Support solutions team on WH related projects

• Manhours and OT Monitoring

Team Management

• Ensure and monitor team compliance to the Bollore’s Code of Conduct and Company’s regulations

• Ensure team understanding and implementation on Bollore’s Value in daily work behaviours

• Plan and monitor team performance including give coaching and counselling needed to deliver expected outcomes

• Plan and monitor team development together with HR Division

• Ensure updated Job Description availability for the team by coordinating with HR Division

• Ensure all changes in Department / Section communicated properly to the team

The Successful Candidate

• Diploma & Above

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience

• Preferably in logistics related field, 3PL is preferred

• Possess forklift license is a bonus

• Ability to speak well confidently and build rapport with customers

• Good MS Excel skills

• Strong mentality and interpersonal skills

We are looking for a Manager / Lead, Operations to work in our regional APAC team. You will be responsible for supporting the APAC countries to provide a better experience to our customers through more efficient logistics.

What you will do

• Lead a team of logistics analysts, managing regional projects across 11 APAC markets to enhance logistics performance, with a focus on improving customer experience and retention.

• Optimize operational performance during market imbalances by adjusting pricing, delivery flow, and customer choice.

• Transform large data sets into visualizations to inform decision-making and analyze KPIs to enhance delivery setup and overall operational performance, aiming to elevate customer experience.

• Drive product strategy and feature development to enhance logistics operations.

• Develop and execute the logistics strategy, challenging the status quo, and driving innovative improvements in the logistics and operations ecosystem.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Intelligence Solutions Manager for Asia Pacific, this role will manage a diversified series of projects, assist application development teams in adopting new technology, and plan ongoing maintenance and enhancements for existing systems and frameworks. This is a 1-year contract position.

What you will be doing

• Apply and adapt Project Management best practices: project scoping, planning strategies, milestones and schedules definition, reporting of project status, issue tracking, change control.

• Create and manage BI and analytics solutions that turn data into information supporting decision making: gather, analyze, and document reporting functional and technical requirements.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to make sure data definitions and technical logic specifications align with business requirements.

• Oversee test plan, test cases and test scripts.

• Perform data extractions via SQL and present findings to stakeholders.

• Analyze production problems, realize / recommend data correction.

• Support remote BI users on training and best practices on BI tools, where to find data.

• Maintain user guides and release notes up to date.

The successful candidate

Essential

• At least 3 years experience in Business Intelligence project management (Waterfall and Agile)

• Working experience with any of the following BI tools (ordered by preference): Tableau, Power BI, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM Planning Analytics, Business Object, Qlikview

• Good knowledge of relational and multidimensional data models (star schemas, cubes)

• Strong skills with SQL (preferably T-SQL)

• Basic knowledge of financial reporting (P&L, BS, CF)

• Good written and spoken English

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to analyze and understand business needs in order to translate them into report/ dashboard specifications and deliverable solutions

• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage own workload

• Proactive, able to suggest improvements of processes, systems, code... and prioritize them

Desirable

• Strong customer focused, team-oriented communication skills with emphasis on building lasting, trusted partnerships through written and verbal communications

• Experience with / knowledge of at least one of the functional areas: finance management, customer relationships and sales, freight forwarding or logistics operations

• Experience with / knowledge of finance (non-banking), transportation or logistics domains

• Experience with / understanding of OLAP solutions and MDX (TM1 especially)

• Willing to work with and learn new technologies

About the role

Reporting to the client's supply chain manager, this role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strategise, manage and coordinate the growth of their logistics function.

What you will be doing

• Assess and advise supply chain managers on all existing and potential opportunities with regards to freight forwarding in the region
• Act as central POC for all matters logistics and freight forwarding, in all related regions:
• Utilise Bollore's global network to address all existing ad hoc needs for freight forwarding/ logistical activites that arise across client's APAC project footprint
• Verify client's supplier's logistical solutions and advise/promote alternatives where plausible
• Work with client's projects to expedite supplier shipments, in line with contractual delivery dates
• Through co-ordination with Bollore's BI team, guarantee the flow of logistics intelligence into client platforms for monthly report on global logistics landscape, verify and challenge the data where necessary
• Assist supply chain managers with necessary information required to develop the logistics category strategy
• Promote and drive logistics sustainability initiatives in collaboration with client's supply chain and sustainability teams
• Familiarise oneself with client's existing logistics and supply chain risk platforms, contributing with data and know-how where necessary
• Prepare (multi-regional) monthly structured billing for any and all logistical services provided by Bollore to client, to be approved by a supply chain manager (and regional contracts teams if necessary)
• Any other logsitics-related tasks deemed relevative by supply chain managers

The successful candidate

• Demonstrated work experience in APAC logistics landscape of at least 5 years
• Strong knowledge in customs compliance
• Project implementation experience
• Strong ability in data analytics
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing safety management strategies and initiatives to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support the Safety Manager in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential hazards.
• Monitor compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety training programs for employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, and prepare reports with recommendations for preventive measures.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and provide guidance on safety-related issues.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify safety deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a safety culture and ensure compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in safety management, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate safety risks and develop appropriate control measures.
• Certifications in workplace health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) are preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please send in your resume to gs1@talenttradersg.com.

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Job Description:

Job Objectives

The job holder will be in charge of Customer portfolio and is Airbus Helicopters representative for any concerns regarding Spares, Repair, PBH, Blades, AOC and Warranty administration flow.

• To guarantee the logistics performance to the customers for Spares, Repair, PBH, Blades, AOG and Warranty needs while securing Airbus Helicopters Material & Logistics financial performance.
• Manage and coordinate all actions for customer satisfaction. He/She needs to organize regular meetings, visits with the customers. Provide customer with information on support and services.
• Collect and discuss customer feedback.
• Monitor the support and service performance at individual customer level.
• Launch and pilot any required action plan.
• Act as Customer Support Manager (CSM) focal point for customer interface and support Vietnam based customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure treatment of all customer’s orders and deliveries on time and on quality.
• Ensure customer reporting of order book.
• Regularly liaise with central organization stakeholders, such as Head of Segment and CLM referent by ensuring proficient communication.
• Monitor logistics KPI & performance (including financial performance) and the KPI performance at the individual customer level.
• Launch action plan regarding KPIs dashboard and problems/opportunities met.
• Share forecast & planning about customer’s logistics flow anticipation, fleet data collected and trend analysis.
• Provide recommendations to improve logistics service (internal / external).
• Ability to communicate and know the customer and their organization (e.g. Executive team, Engineering, Finance, Maintenance, Planning, Customer’s buying process / cycle including legal and commercial aspects, T&Cs, budget planning) as well as understand the customer’s market & environment.
• Establish credibility with customers to develop strong and lasting relationships with key customer executives / customer’s stakeholder based on mutual trust, respect, integrity and credibility.
• Building confidence and trust gaining the right to advise on customer strategy and increasing the customer’s loyalty.
• Building a network within the customers’ organization and positively influence the overall perception of the business.
• Identify, assess, respond (to mitigate / to increase impact and/or probability),
• monitor, follow-up and report regarding risks and opportunities in his/her area of duty.
• Identify and prioritize events that might negatively/ positively affect the programme/process/ function objectives and categorize them.
• Launch and actively follow up on replenishment orders from the day of order placement until the day of parts availability including AOG assistance, lead-time monitoring, discrepancy report and freeze code processing considering the commercial policies applicable (Repair, warranty, upgrade etc.) and material and logistics related contractual obligations and industry standards.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years managerial experience in Customer Service environment, preferably in the aviation industry
• Ability to communicate, interact effectively at different working levels
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office like Excel is preferred
• Able to work independently in multi-task environment

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SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY

This role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic sourcing of Logistics service (i.e. transportation, warehousing, brokerage, crating and packaging), supply chain management, 3rd party logistics, warehousing best practices, transportation management, crating/packaging, contract management, reverse logistics, service parts logistics, and key supplier relationship management.

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Packaging Commodity Business Management and will be responsible for:

Overall

• Ensure Cross Business Unit Collaboration
• Maintain Industry Awareness
• Develop and execute Commodity & Supplier Strategy
• Own Sourcing process and contract management
• Own Supplier Relationship
• Own cost and quality projects to improve margin and performance

Sourcing

• Adhere to the Logistics Sourcing Policy
• Manage Sourcing Board Commitment Authority Process
• RFx Planning/Process
• Lead Sourcing Event Teams
• Ensure Business Requirements Precisely Documented and Communicated to Suppliers
• Conduct Supplier Capability Assessments and Negotiations
• Manage Contracts/Rates Optimization & Management (*)
• Conduct Tactical Procurement (Spot Buy)

• Perform / Support Global Rate Structures & Bid Analytics
• Manage programs which identify best in class suppliers and initiate onboarding of new suppliers to support strategic objectives
   

Supplier Management

• Standardize measurement of SLAs from contracts
• Define a globally uniform supplier performance reporting standard
• Host Supplier Management Cadence meetings
• Track performance management
• Identify performance deficiencies
• Identify non-conformance in execution
• Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance trend and drive supplier continuous improvement
   

Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly (or indirectly) lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, and other internal organizations, and all levels and functions within the commodity supply base.
 

Key requirements to ensure success in the role include specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and trucking), warehousing, crating and packaging, and other related logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain.  This role requires research, analysis and understanding of the supply market drivers for each of the above commodities. In addition, it requires the ability to assess and anticipate sources of supply/capacity risk before they become reality, and to prepare recommendations to mitigate such risks.

Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers with a high degree of supply chain industry experience, either through operational responsibility, consulting or sourcing.
• Experience delivering results within a global organization and has a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international supply chain for transportation, warehousing, and crating/packaging operations.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred
• Coupa sourcing (or similar software) optimization tool experience preferred
   

Knowledge

• General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.
• Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and trucking), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain
   

Skills

• Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management, stakeholder management and time management.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.
• Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Logistics organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
• Requires high proficiency with MS office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Oral and written fluency in English.
• If based in Asia, Oral and written fluency in Mandarin
   

Education

• BA/BS business, engineering, logistics, supply chain or other related field is required
• MBA preferred
• Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred

Other

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally required.

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• Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking & Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids using eSourcing tool.
• Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.
• Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments in conjunciton with legal team
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
• Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
• Manage, co-ordinate and support special/critical projects such as ad hoc and spot rate approval process and others as needed.
• The commodity manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to the reporting manager and business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital.
• Will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality and transit time.
• The CM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
• Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.
• Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review & clarification, contract knowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution.
• Provide feedback to management on market conditions, vendor relationships, supply and equipment standardization, quality issues.
• Assist with projects and perform other related duties that may become necessary as directed by management.
• Manage Supplier relationship management including -

• Supplier solicitation, selection and qualification process
• Quarterly/bi-annual business reviews and scorecards