• Ensures the flawless and timely delivery of all international trade shipments within budget and without defects. 

• Collaborates with internal teams (procurement, QC, sales, technical teams, etc.) and external stakeholders (clients, suppliers, third-party inspection bodies, clearing agents, etc.) to develop shipping and consolidation schedules/requirements, covering aspects such as shipping, packaging, delivery, documentation, and permits. 

• Follows up on material readiness and oversees the entire inland and clearing operations until goods are safely received in the warehouse. 

• Drafts, requests, and follows up on documents, including LC requirements, PI, CI, PL, BOL / AWB, Clean QC reports. 

• Books shipments and provides comprehensive shipping and packing instructions. 

• Monitors and updates stakeholders on shipment status, including time, cost, risks, and potential roadblocks. 

• Highlights project delays and implements suitable solutions. 

• Communicates project updates and shipping operations, addresses client queries effectively. 

• Assigns and assesses clearing contracts for local entities. 

• Sources new service providers (3PL, freight forwarders, certification bodies, clearing agents, etc.). 

• Negotiates, drafts, and updates agreements/price lists with forwarders, inland transporters, and insurance companies, covering aspects such as price lists, payment terms, and transit times for Air/Sea/Land freight. 

• Evaluates, monitors, and improves the performance of service providers. 

• Stays informed about trade agreements between countries where operations are conducted. 

• Updates tariff books and clearing fees in countries. 

• Monitors shipping routes, vessel availabilities, and price fluctuations to optimize strategy and operations. 

• Submits and analyzes reports and dashboards. 

• Takes necessary actions to enhance operational and financial performance. 

• Proposes and supports the implementation of improvement initiatives. 

• Provides support and input/estimates for the bidding process. 

• Supports, coaches, and provides technical input to local Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams. 

• Implements Group fleet control process. 

• Revises supplier and fleet selection criteria. 

• Manages fleet repair history and sets yearly budgets. 

• Implements an asset liquidation process. 

• Monitors fuel consumption and optimizes fleet usage. 

• Improves Sub contractual Agreements. 

• Controls and optimizes Construction Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in terms of materials delivered/ordered from subcontractors. 

• Enhances contractual agreements. 

• Evaluates supplier sourcing and selection. 

• Manages contracts to increase the rentability of each contract.

Job Requirements

• 6-10 years of relative work experience in international trade, Telecom industry is a plus. 

• Extensive knowledge of shipping and distribution channels. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• CIPS Level 6 certification or bachelor’s in business administration or supply chain management or equivalent

How To Apply

• Submit your updated resume via email: may@ethiojobs.net with the Subject: "Supply Chain Manager"