Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility.
Modern Waterproofing Company A SIKA company is the market leader in manufacturing Bituminous membranes in Egypt & Africa.Because of the company's leadership in the markets, it was acquired by Sika in 2020 as a support for the company's strength and continuous maintaining of the highest quality standards. Modern Waterproofing Company offers a wide range of products, which are APP modified membranes, SBS modified membranes and bituminous liquids.
Job Description
- Ensuring that all material is purchased at best cost, in the specified quantities and qualities as agreed with the supplier and required by the company.
- Maintain delivery status against open orders for reporting and job management within the ERP system (SAP) and update all related information to maintain workflow updates.
- Build and maintain relationships with both international suppliers and internal stakeholders (Quality, Production, Sales and Marketing, Finance) to ensure successful outcomes.
- Conduct Logistics activities for all procured goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures, and handle all activities related to logistics, payments, and bank related forms.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure internationally sourced products are meeting requirements.
- Progress purchase requests to meet defined required-by dates and promptly progressing forecast requirements by coordinating with the Supply Chain Planning Specialist.
- Create a filling system to ensure documentation of all suppliers and their agreements, all purchase orders and related order documentation (shipping documents, invoices...etc).
- Arranging the shipment of goods by coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and requirements for imports.
- Prepare and review documents such as bills of lading, invoices, and customs clearance paperwork.
- Monitor shipment progress, tracking and reporting any delays or changes to the Warehouse Dept.
- Oversee the entire import process to ensure compliance with local & international regulations, including customs laws and import tariffs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from any relevant field
- Minimum 3-6 years of experience in foreign procurement & logistics field.
- Very good command of English language
- Very Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
- Strong understanding of the business processes
- Full Knowledge of laws and regulations.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Highly developed attention to details
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
