Purchasing and Distribution Manager

General

Job Title : Purchasing & Distribution Manager
Department : Purchasing & Distribution
Reporting to : Plant Manager
Date of Issue : 01/08/01

Basic Function

• Be responsible for all purchasing activities.
• Be responsible for all distribution activities.

Principle Duties and Authority

1. Oversee all Purchasing & Distribution activities of subordinates with very close communication.
2. Oversee all purchasing activities to ensure safe and smooth production activities.
3. Oversee all distribution activities to ensure safe, smooth delivery of products.
4. Oversee to establish and maintain high standards of relationships with suppliers and transporters for the most cost-effectiveness and favorable services.
5. Coordinate any purchasing & distribution matters by interacting with inside party concerned.
6. Participate and control company activities such as budgets and personnel utilization etc.
7. Develop and maintain constructive relationships with local governments and custom authorities and any other neighboring companies to secure purchasing and distribution activities.
8. Develop and maintain high level of plant housekeeping, safety & environmental awareness of subordinates.
9. Oversee continuing education/training for subordinates to improve their knowledge and skill.
10. Any other task as assigned by Management.

Competency Requirements

Education & Experiences
• S-1/University graduate in Related Social Sciences, Economics, Business Discipline with some emphasis on Purchasing or Logistic & Distribution Management. Twelve to fifteen years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• D-3/Academy graduate in Related Social Sciences, Economics, Business Discipline with some emphasis on Purchasing or Logistic & Distribution Management.. Fifteen to eighteen years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Senior High School graduate in a Related Natural Science, Social Science or Business Discipline Eighteen to twenty years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Knowledge & Skills
• Advance knowledge and understanding of purchasing management and Logistic & Distribution management, methods, practices, concepts, principles, and procedures.
• Advance knowledge of, and skill in applying methods, principles, and practices of the Logistic & Distribution
• Understanding and familiar with government laws, regulations, and procedure regarding customs and excise.
• Ability to evaluate supplier bids in accordance with establishes criteria, such as specification, price, service and delivery.
• Ability to established and maintain effective working relationships with customer, supplier, surveyor, local governments and custom authorities.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned employee including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignment.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have good leadership skills.
• Good command in English.

Training Requirements

Technical Training
• Training Related to Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain Management and Practice.
• Training Related to Purchasing Management and Practice.
• Basic Safety & Environmental Training.

Managerial Training
• Leadership Training
• Strategic Management
• Financial Management for Non Finance
• Budgeting