CEO (Chief Executive officer)
Procurement Manager:
Supplier Management:
Sourcing reliable suppliers and negotiating contracts.
Building long-term supplier relationships for cost efficiency.
Strategic Sourcing:
Conducting market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
Utilizing tools like e-auctions or reverse auctions for competitive pricing.
Purchase Planning:
Collaborating with internal teams to forecast material needs.
Ensuring timely procurement to meet production schedules.
Cost Control and Budgeting:
Monitoring purchase expenditures against budgets.
Identifying savings opportunities without compromising quality.
Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
Ensuring procurement practices align with legal and ethical standards.
Logistics Manager:
Transportation Management:
Overseeing the movement of goods via road, rail, air, or sea.
Managing relationships with carriers and ensuring on-time delivery.
Warehouse Operations:
Supervising inventory storage and optimization of space.
Implementing inventory management systems to minimize waste.
Supply Chain Coordination:
Streamlining processes between suppliers, manufacturers, and customers.
Utilizing software tools for supply chain visibility and management.
Cost and Efficiency Analysis:
Monitoring and improving logistics processes to reduce costs.
Ensuring compliance with regulations and sustainability initiatives.
Risk Management:
Anticipating and addressing supply chain disruptions.
Both positions demand expertise in supply chain processes, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. They increasingly require familiarity with technologies like ERP systems, big data analytics, and AI for predictive supply chain management.
MBA in Business Administration