- Sourcing and Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate, and select reliable international suppliers.
- Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), compare prices, and negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Build long-term relationships with global vendors and maintain approved vendor lists
- Purchase Order and Order Management
- Process and manage import purchase orders (POs) using ERP systems like Tally.
- Track order statuses and coordinate with internal departments (production, QA, and warehouse) to align purchases with inventory demands.
- Logistics and Shipping Coordination
- Coordinate with Custom House Agents (CHA), freight forwarders, and shipping lines for smooth dispatch and transport.
- Monitor shipment schedules, track transit times,
and resolve logistics-related issues
- Documentation and Compliance
- Handle essential import paperwork, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (BL), Air Waybills (AWB), and Certificates of Origin (COO).
- Ensure full compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Cost Control and Reporting
- Analyse freight and material costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain exact records of all purchasing and import activities for audits and performance reporting