Procurement and Logistics Manager

This person will oversee procurement, inventory
management, consumables handling, logistics, delivery system, packaging, and
tracking across multiple veterinary hospital branches.  The ‘sphere of work’ involves managing the
online pet shop, ensuring smooth supply chain operations, optimizing costs, and
maintaining adequate stock levels.

• Inventory & Stock Management:
  Ensure stock is ordered promptly and efficiently. Oversee stock levels across
  platforms and maintain reliable supply chain processes.
  
• Supplier Relations: Place and
  coordinate supplier orders to ensure fast dispatch of high-demand products.
  Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers and freight companies.
  
• Logistics Coordination: Efficiently
  book and organize domestic and international freight, ensuring cost-effective
  shipping methods and timely deliveries. Track shipments, ensure on-time
  arrivals, and follow up on any delivery delays.
  
• Cost Optimization: Audit and optimize
  logistics processes to reduce costs. Research and implement Free Trade
  Agreements to minimize customs and duties charges. Identify opportunities for
  cost savings by sourcing new shipping methods and freight forwarders.
  
• Pricing & Product Management: Set
  competitive prices for new items and restocks. Monitor freight quotes vs actual
  invoiced amounts and manage vendor audits to ensure competitive purchasing.
  
• Team Leadership & Communication:
  Lead and develop the Purchasing & Buying team. Provide training, resolve
  procurement and logistics issues, and maintain high communication standards
  across all departments.
  
• Report & Data Management: Provide
  weekly updates on stock availability, large quantity stocked items, and slow
  sellers. Present financial, purchasing, and inventory reports from Shopify and
  Xero to management as requested.
  
• Implement Warehouse Management System:
  Take charge of implementing a new warehouse management system (WMS) to
  streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and increase warehouse
  efficiency. Oversee the integration of barcode and scanner software into
  current operations to optimize tracking and management.
  
• Process Improvement: Continuously
  evaluate existing systems and suggest improvements that will increase operational
  efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall logistics and inventory
  management processes.
  

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