Sr. Analyst, Log-South, SC Polymers, GC

 

JOB TITLE: Sr. Analyst, Log-South, SC Polymers, GC

ORG UNIT NAME: Polymers SBU

LOCATION (CITY/COUNTRY): Fujian Gulei

HIRING MANAGER: Manager, Log-South, SC Polymers, GC

Job Grade:12A

 

 

JOB PURPOSE

 

• Leading & oversight the collaboration with on-site External party (like Joint Venture team, manufacture as well as on-stie 4PL) and Internal party (Planning, Customer Service team, Sales team and other functions) to effectively resolve logistics issues and optimize logistics costs at agreed service levels .

• Initiate an effective balance on service levels and logistics cost – ensuring margin and desired service levels are maintained.

• Be accountable for the Logistics and monitoring of related shipments from SABIC FUJIAN to the respective transshipment Hub and warehouses, as well as the monitoring of its associated customs declarations by the contracted 3rd party logistics provider if required for export.

• Oversight cargo claims and complaints investigation with concerned parties

• Oversight the overall invoice submission & cost booking per agreed process for timely cost reporting

• develop accurate transport capacity forecast on a monthly basis to support the creation of feasible and reliable Marine / Land transportation plans.

• champion  good connectivity with government entities such as Customs and other stakeholders and capable of resolving the customs issues/query within defined timeframe.

• Ensure 100% compliance to Customs, GST, TAX regulatory and EHSS compliances related to function and Business.

• Ensures compliance with Local and International laws and regulations.

• Identify opportunities and Responsible for driving optimization to Inbound- RM with the aim to support on-time delivery with correctness in Quantity, Quality at economical cost to SABIC

• Supervise Logistics safety in Off-site logistics sites of external Container Yards, Terminal and Transportation safety in/out Fujian.

• Manage & report Vendor performances, conduct vendor performances review to ensure a reliable and up-to-standard service at optimized cost and oversee completion of logistics billing.

• Responsible & accountable for Periodic Review & Revision of Custom Duty Tariffs, Review of New Custom Guidelines, Analyzing of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) benefits to company, Ownership to lead Customs and Tax Audits, Timely resolution of customs queries keeping SC management informed. Deliver reporting for SC performance, Cost, EHSS, Compliance, Inbound accuracy.

• Execute the recommendations from GC SC leadership for meeting delivery strategy to reduce overall logistics costs, ensure logistics operations are at optimum efficiency and stay within budgetary constraints.

Responsible for maintaining generic market information and specific segment information to support Logistics cost optimization.                                                

 

Job Responsibilities

 

EHSS Management & Import/Export Compliance

• Lead and supervise Logistics EHSS and SHEM requirement for site Logistics and service provider EHSS management.

• Manage Supply chain EHSS regulatory requirement in Site logistics Operation and stabilizes operation by analyzing

  risk assessment for precarious factors.

• Supervise and encourage logistics operation team to comply with the safety requirements regulartory and Internal requirement

• Set up SOP (Standard Operation Procedure) for logistics fields operators and Supervise Logistics field safety

• Managing rade compliance with international trade compliance team

• Imported chemicals management along with regulartory requirement and co-work with PS focal.

• Establish a regular operational rhthm along with Import and Export Process. Encourage continuous improvement in FTA application and maintain KPI Iniaiting & Governance.

• Leading in physical stock take in assigned hub and warehouses

 

Annual Business Plan                                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Managing the track and report changes in shipping and warehouse trade patterns, shipping capacities, ports efficiencies and capacities for designated facility in order to ensure smooth logistic service in the long run

• Supervise transport and shipping within SBU's overall strategy and its implications for Logistics in assigned facilities and region

• Support  manager to review the current year’s logistics plan and previous year’s performances for setting targets,

  and capabilities required.

• Manage assigned site Logistics performance (Service and Cost) and monthly reporting

 

Logistics Capacity Planning & Transportation                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 • Leading to develop accurate Marine & Land transport capacity forecast on a monthly basis to support the creation of feasible and reliable

  transportation plans during the S&OP meetings.

• Communicate outbound Logistics plans to all relevant parties in order to ensure timely shipments and customer satisfaction within optimized costs at agreed service levels.

• Reporting to Manager regarding any deviation in business plan and objectives with focus on assigned region’s facility throughput and capability.

• Oversight & mValidation of vendor's Invoices as per agreed Contract, Submission for PO & SES creation for payment processing.

• Leading goods movement and documents required for replenishment orders into assigned region in accordance with facility capability, customs regulations & EHSS standards.

 

On-site support & Cross Functional Collaboration internal & external

• Be on-site to collaborate with Joint Venture team, manufacture as well as on-stie 4PL to remain regular communication and to effectively proceed logistics flow.

• Lead discussions with internal Planning team, Customer Service team, Sales team and other functions to effectively resolve logistics issues and optimize logistics costs at agreed service levels

• Responsible for raising and closure of QN with supplier / JV, Filling of Insurance Claim for Damaged Goods/container & Claim Setllement with Insurance Co or respective Stakeholder and ensure all risk of loss and damage for the cargo in transit is fully covered and all claims are settled in an amicable and cost effective manner.

 

Supplier Performance Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Manage KPI targets- Custom Clearance, Delivery of shipment within Defined time, Logistics costs and service standards, EHSS Issues & Closure.

• Monthly Cost analysis, report preparation and implementing cost control measures. Accurate Provision / accrual submission to finance at Month end.

• Manage and monitor the performance of the network of logistics service providers, 3PLs, carriers and vendors, through KPIs and periodic performance evaluations/reviews, with the end objective of driving improvements in performance.

• Evaluation of new services and contract, seek feedback, coordinate resolution of issues, and maintain KPIs while supporting Supervisor/Manager, in order to ensure continued services at optimized cost and agreed service level in within the region.

• Develop, implement and execute relevant Policies and Procedures in assigned facilities in order to ensure service level and delivery of logistics target

 

SC Reporting and other tasks towards operational excellence                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Generate, prepares, analyze and consolidate monthly, quarterly management performance reports for assigned facilities

• Conducts, review and manages monthly KPI performance with vendors and coordinate resolution of any operational concerns that may arises from our internal and external customers with vendors

• To perform other assigned project within the supply chain’s continuous improvement program when required.

• Develop and lead Total Cost Out (TCO) project to assigned site, and induce the participation of necessary stakeholders.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

Minimum Qualifications (Degree training, or certification required):

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management or Logistics or Business Administrative

 

Minimum Experience (Technical, functional, and/or leadership experience required):

>10 years, preferably in Shipping & Logistics Operations, import & exporting operating for chemical, Warehousing Management, understanding of logistics, prior experiences with SABIC or in petrochemicals industry preferred

 

Job Specific Skills (Key functional, leadership, or business skills required):

• In-deep knowledge and experience for China domestic logistics is mandate, including marine and truck.

• Being Subject-Matter-Expert in Import & export operation, customs operation, customs compliance knowledge

• Leading through vision and values: Keeping the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of associated decision making and actions

• Risk Taking: Align with stakeholders to execute actions that tries to achieve a recognize benefits or advance when potential negative consequences are understood.

• Building a Success Outsource Team: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to build a cohesive LSP team & facilitating the completion of team goals

• Strategic Decision Making: Obtaining information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving short –range goal or vision & committing to a course of actions to accomplish short –range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constrains and organizational values

• Managing Conflicts: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflicts between two or more peoples.

• Possess Good and Sound knowledge of SAP-ERP system and MS office system

• Good Negotiation skills and fluency in English (written & Spoken)

• Strong presentation skills and accuracy

• Strong decision and business judgment

• Possess industry awareness in shipping and warehousing as well as strategic & market awareness

• Good resilience, problem solving, teamwork and organizing & planning

 

Competencies (Key functional, leadership, or business competencies required):

As per SABIC Competency guidelines and framework applicable to this Career Line and Grade

• Data Analytics

• Operations & Execution

• Governance & Assurance

• Process Improvement

• Planning & Forecasting