Senior Logistics Specialist

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling the importation process for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products by placing needed orders through SAP system for 28 months forward.

• Responsible to request and accurately coordinate the handling of all shipment documents to secure needed approvals from (bank, MOH and customs authority).

• Daily follow up with supplier/logistics centre to ensure requested orders are delivered on time.

• Daily follow up with bank and clearance agent to ensure that goods will be released from customs as planned to secure monthly sales targets.

• Responsible for warehouse management in terms of notifying warehouse manager for incoming transactions and revise outgoing quantities (FIFO method) after MOH release.

• Coordinates monthly reconciliation to ensure that quantities stored at warehouse are correct in addition to annual physical count with participation of legal and accounting departments.

• Coordination with other departments to secure products to achieve monthly forecasted sales and updating monthly demand sales sheet.

• Organizing work schedule and track shipments location and status at all times.

• Ensure full compliance with Egyptian regulations and possess a thorough understanding of Egyptian Customs and Border Protection requirements for goods entering Egypt.

• Handle arrangements for freight shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner and communicate any delays to the company.

• Recommend renewing contracts or switching to companies that may provide better service or charge a lower price.

• Develop contingency plans to facilitate or expedite a shipment in the event of shipment disruptions.

• Maintain records for accounting purposes in accordance with company procedures, including the checking of all invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and Customs regulations.

• Maintain good working relationships with clients, vendors, banks and government agency representatives. Have regular meetings with different stakeholders to develop goodwill and address issues.

• Responsible for Audits or questions about transactions, if the company receives a visit from a regulatory agency such as Egyptian Customs.

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification and certification.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multinational company.

• Effective communication/negotiation skills.

• Hard worker with durable personality/proactive nature.

• Good analytical skills.

• Excellent Excel and Presentation skills.

• Excellent written/oral English skills.

• Excellent follow up and project management skills.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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