Business Operations Assistant Manager

• Oversee the operations of the business unit which includes freight bookings, logistic matters, arrival of cargoes, warehouse matters and all ad hoc issues. • Present monthly status to explain the performance of the business. • Analyzing market trends to guide BU decisions. • Establishing long-term partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders. • Leading initiatives to diversify BU risk in terms of supply chain security. • Setting key performance drivers (KPDs) for the BU and monitoring progress. • Overseeing and monitoring budgeting and financial forecasting for the BU. • Update the current market situation in the geographic areas of purchase: price wise and supply-wise. • Develop new products as per the Company’s pipeline system. • Appoint an outturn surveyor to conduct an outturn survey on behalf of MCC at the port of discharge for break bulk shipment or whenever is necessary. • Attending claims, either transport or quality claims. • To obtain and negotiate the best price for purchasing wood products with the suppliers. • Source for new suppliers. • To maintain a good relationship with the suppliers. • To prepare a costing sheet for each purchase. • To liaise with suppliers on any issues, queries, new shipments or problems. • To follow up on any purchase inquiries. • To monitor the timely import and delivery of the products to warehouses and remanufacturing plants. • PCM setup for new / additional products to be supplied to the customers. • Work closely with the Sourcing Manager in China. • Prepare a yearly budget based on the guidelines set by the Company. • Shipping arrangements from A to Z and keeping the Head of Operations and Sales Leader updated. • To liaise with the shipping company and agents on all shipping matters when necessary. • To maintain a good relationship with shipping agents. • To obtain and negotiate the best possible freight rates with shipping lines/agents when necessary. • To ensure that purchase contracts or any other related documents are issued and signed on time. • To ensure that all the documents between the Company and the suppliers, customers, shipping agents and any other business associate (if any) are in accordance with the Company’s policies. • To ensure that the ERP System is “Live” and constantly up to date. • To ensure that all reports according to the Company’s policies are processed on time. • To manage inventory reports and ensure that they tally with the ERP system.