Management Trainee (Supply Chain)

Job Responsibilities

The management trainee role is a 2 years program and will focused on different facets of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management and distribution etc. Successful candidates will receive hands on industry-based training as below and will be developed into pathways for future management roles within the company.

• Familiarize with comprehensive supply chain strategies, including procurement management, logistics management, inventory management, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of the supply chain.
• Responsible for communicating, negotiating, and signing procurement contracts with suppliers, supervising and managing the execution of purchase orders, ensuring timely supply of materials, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Manage container scheduling, overseas shipments, optimize logistics networks, reduce logistics costs, and ensure timely delivery of goods to destinations.
• Communicate and cooperate with downstream departments, supervise inventory levels, ensure inventory levels meet demand, avoid excessive or insufficient inventory, and minimize inventory costs.
• Coordinate work between internal departments according to the supply chain plan, ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain, and promptly resolve issues and anomalies in the supply chain.
• Collect, analyze, and organize supply chain-related data, provide decision support and business reports, optimize supply chain processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Evaluate and select suitable suppliers, establish and maintain supplier relationships, track supplier performance, and promote continuous improvement of suppliers.
• Supervise and manage product quality in the supply chain, ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements, and promptly address quality issues and complaints.
• Identify and assess risks in the supply chain, develop response strategies and contingency plans, and mitigate the impact of risks on the supply chain.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and team player
• Proficiency in written and spoken English & Chinese (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking counterparts)
• Willing to travel regional when needed