Logistics and Procurement Officer at FMR AGENCY

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Logistics & Procurement Officer to manage sourcing, procurement, inventory control, and logistics operations within our plastic manufacturing facility.
• The ideal candidate will ensure cost-effective purchasing of raw materials and spare parts while coordinating efficient distribution of finished products, in line with production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement:
Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for raw materials and machinery spare parts
• Maintain and regularly update a database of reliable and approved vendors.

Negotiation:

• Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery timelines, and favorable payment terms without compromising material quality

Inventory Control:

• Monitor and manage stock levels of raw materials to prevent production downtime due to stock-outs
• Optimize inventory levels to avoid excessive capital tie-up

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate closely with the Production Department to ensure all incoming materials meet required technical and quality specifications.

Logistics & Distribution:
Fleet Coordination:

• Manage dispatch and transportation of finished goods (containers, pallets, or bulk orders) to distributors and end-users

Route Optimization:

• Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure cost efficiency and timely deliveries

Documentation:

• Prepare and manage all logistics and shipping documentation, including:
  • Waybills
  • Goods Received Notes (GRN)
  • Customs documentation for imported raw materials and equipment

Warehouse Oversight:

• Supervise organized storage of raw materials and finished plastic products
• Ensure strict adherence to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory movement.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as procurement costs, supplier lead times, and delivery performance
• Ensure all procurement and logistics activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to the plastics manufacturing industry.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement and logistics roles
• Prior experience within a manufacturing or chemical/plastics environment is highly preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Tally, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Industry Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the plastics industry, including resin price trends and global shipping logistics.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.