Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Main Responsibilities
Logistics:

• Control of all documentation, ensuring compliance with internal rules and applicable legislation
• Organization of the Import processes and the compliance of the associated legislation
• Contact with suppliers associated with the processes
• Organization of Export processes and compliance with associated legislation
• Support in the annual evaluation of suppliers
• Validation of supplier invoices
• Evaluation and validation of all Quality records of all processes performed in Logistics
• Annual evaluation of the sector's suppliers relevant to Quality
• Organize & optimize customers delivery
• Issue of Delivery Notes
• Ensure compliance with the month-end calendar of the logistics services
• Collaborate in the maintenance and updating of the quality system and food safety.

Procurement:

• Define, implement and monitor procurement strategies for raw materials in line with ADM ‘s global purchasing strategy
• Define, implement and monitor a risks management strategy for raw materials purchased by the company
• Manage the  local  subsidiaries’ purchasing activities and drive information flow with other sister companies in the same region and with the Corporate Purchasing dept.
• Pilot and optimize raw materials portfolio in line with price evolutions
• Optimize and secure raw materials’ procurement flow
• Pilot and optimize the suppliers portfolio in order to improve the company’s purchasing performance whilst focussing on products’ quality specifications
• Collaboration in the validation of supplier invoices
• Set up yearly budget
• Interface effectively with all players which contribute to the business ( Production, Formulation, Finance)
• Propose improvements, development and innovation actions  in the area of purchasing and procurement
• Drive market investigations for raw materials (data collections and analysis)
• Set up relevant reporting tools concerning purchasing
• Manage permanent watch concerning potential suppliers and alternatives to current ones
• Report Purchasing performance to General Manager.

Warehousing:

• Coordination of warehouse activities
• Ensure the Information System of the operational department
• Provision of operational information to the warehouse and Production Services regarding weekly and daily stock analysis:
  • Goods
  • Raw materials
  • Finished goods
• Support in Procurement Raw Materials
• Elaboration and issuance of Buy IN
• Organization and planning of inputs and outputs of products, ensuring the level of stock and the existence at the desired time of the required product
• Performing the closing activities of the responsibility of the services to ensure compliance with the calendar of closing of the month
• Ensuring compliance with all good practices associated with the processes to ensure compliance with all requirements.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 6-8 years commercial experience, preferably including Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement in agricultural.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement relationship between worldwide supply and demand.
• Strong ability to collaborate within a multi-cultural and cross-functional setting.
• Excellent contract negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical, creative, objective team player.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel.