Manage the import and intercompany operations of the company for both Laguna and Cavite sites and Eastwood engineering center in compliance with the applicable international and local regulations. Provide assistance to Purchasing and Planning in achieving the material in-house date requirements. Review and sign-off fully-audited freight invoices (for invoice value below US$5,000) from various service providers prior to payment processing of Finance or and prior to the final approval of Logistics Director (for invoice value above US$5,000). Support the Logistics Director in driving efforts and strategies to improve import operations in order to meet the freight-in targets as set by the Logistics head along with other top management. Acts as the second point of contact of all logistics providers on shipment and service issues. Supports and measures Import and Billing team goals, KRA/KPI's as set by the PH Logistics head. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the day to day import operations of the company Manage the distribution of jobs and resources judiciously so that productivity levels are optimized Oversee compliance with all Import policies and procedures. Manage the performance of the logistics Import Supervisor and staff to properly coordinate shipments at origin with vendors/forwarders/cross dock operators & ensure there are no issues with the timely delivery and execution of shipments Manage all the import activities of the company through close coordination with internal customers such as Purchasing, Planning, including Vendors. Manage Freight-In performance of the factory. Ensure Buyers / Planners / Purchasing are equipped with the right tools to make decisions on the most cost efficient method for shipping raw materials based on the required Material In House date Thorough screening of all AFA/ATS requests particularly those expedited shipments by validating their MIH. Assist in the close monitoring/reporting of expedited air shipments. Release weekly freight-in report to Purchasing to show the weekly freight-in% performance vs the Freight-in% to MR as set by top management. Review and sign off all import freight invoices of various service providers Verify and approve freight invoices (with value below US$5,000) based on the quotations on file prior to submission/transmittal of invoices to our Finance A/P group. Validate the month-end freight-in report prior to presentation to PH Logistics head and eventual submission to Finance. Drive efforts to enhance the company's freight tracking system. Manage continuous enhancements of existing systems to reduce manual activities and assure accuracy of data gathering as linked with the company's main order processing system - Oracle. Oversee the Local Transfer operations Monitor the performance of the intercompany transfers to ensure that no trip will be skipped. Review the monthly expenses from outsourcing and truck maintenance as submitted by the supervisor. Manage requirements and formalize correspondences to PEZA, Bureau of Customs and to any other entities and suppliers to ensure continuity of operations. Prepare correspondences whenever the company needs to communicate with the government agencies or with carriers and brokers. This is either to notify the agencies or to address issues and so as not to result in either paying penalties or rejection of our shipments. Maintain good working relationships with all parties such as forwarders, brokers and government agencies to assure full support to our daily operations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must travel to Cavite Factory as required Physical Requirements: Remote opportunities: QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge & experience in international logistics Knowledge & experience in Customs and PEZA Planning, overseeing supply chain, foreseeing future risks and developing schedules that meet deadlines. Communication skills to maintain a harmonious and professional relationship with stakeholders to ensure effective business communications and a productive working environment. Attention to detail, as many duties of a logistics manager relate to numbers, like managing inventory and shipment. Industry knowledge, must be able to keep updated with changes in industry developments and news. Ability to work with several projects simultaneously Ability to motivate others in a team environment Ability and willingness to engage and effectively resolve conflict situations and employee disciplinary issues Ability to collaborate and involve others in decision-making and problem-solving Honesty and Integrity – Acting fairly and obeying the law both in letter and in spirit. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Experience in managing a team of more than 10 staff Experience with MRP systems such as SAP and Oracle are preferred EDUCATION: Any 4-year business course Import/Export Regulations certification; ITC training; International Traffic/Logistics citation J-18808-Ljbffr