Commercial Specialist

Job Description

• Plan direct materials that are in the BOM and prepare the required reports accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with import, export, customs, and banking laws and regulations.
• Ensure that management control standards are maintained and legislative provisions are adhered to in Import operations.
• Prepare Pro Forma Invoices (PFIs) and ensure on-time PFI preparation and NTSW registration.
• Ensure timely delivery of Import documentation to custom brokers and bank both scan copy and original set.
• Monitor the balances (credit and debit) and accounts (payable and receivable) with every supplier to prevent any supply delays.
• Plan and review shipment schedules regularly to implement required changes as per demand.
• Handle transportation and customs operation’s damages and losses claims (NCL) reporting and address them timely to minimize loss.
• Assists material manager in expediting materials, where required, to meet the shortfall between the current plan and customer order requirements.
• Escalate material supply risks to material manager and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute mitigation plan.
• Maintain workable contingency options and “What-ifs” for the continuity of supplies to the factory.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in the import and export function in an FMCG company.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields from an accredited institution.
• Detailed understanding of inventory control, purchase requisition, purchase order, production, and manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of importation, NTSW, and EPL.
• Understanding services provided by selected custom brokers and logistics partners.
• Understanding finance mechanisms, trade rules, and customs regulations.