Freight Manager - Abyat

Responsible to organize and execute transportation and freight activities cost effectively and least lead time for ABYAT stores.

Education and Certifications
• Bachelor degree in any major
• Master degree in Business Administration is preferable

Skills and Competencies
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly customer-service oriented

Key Accountabilities:
1. Freight Management
a) Manage shipments and ensure it is executed within agreed service times
b) Identify cost effective freight forwarders and negotiate on service contracts
c) Identify cost effective modes of transportation and negotiate terms of service with carriers
d) Monitor shipments on a biweekly basis to ensure shipment lead times fall within agreed service times
e) Check shipment reports in SAP and conduct performance review for suppliers and, forward recommendations to management about freight carrier service levels
f) Collaborate with IT department for developing and enhancing freight automation and associated reports
g) Planning for new store opening –freight cycle & new country rules

2. Staff Management
a) Review and evaluate performance of staff to identify ares of improvement
b) Follow up on department KPIs with staff

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