Logistics & Procurement Coordinator

The Company
Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position
Logistics & Procurement Coordinator

Job Summary
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supply Chain

• Assist with Raw materials supply (Local and imported) following the Corporate procedure and rules.
• Logistic supply: purchase logistics services through local subcontractors, including clearance agencies & internal freight suppliers.
• All local purchases: production line and maintenance tools, IBCs, consumables, chemicals, courier, office supplies. Following Imerys corporate procedure and rules.
• Follow up all governmental fees (including ports and energy) .
• Support with renewal all local suppliers contracts renewal and create new contracts following Imerys rules.
• Insert new local suppliers for better economical, quality and technical conditions.
• Contribute to cost saving initiatives by supporting in reducing the purchasing budget of the major items, for clearance, freight, IBCs, consumables, Maintenance tools, and others if needed.
• Follow regular KPIs to monitor purchasing efficiency.
• Assist in reviewing and updating Imerys Ceramics Egypt purchasing procedure.

Management of logistics service providers

• Support the management of port shipping agents (customs clearance, disbursement account at Egyptian Ports)
• Manage logistics suppliers for unloading of Bulk vessels and post-delivery (road transport) up to the platform.
• Guarantee good coordination with all suppliers in order to avoid additional costs (demurrages / product loss / additional road transport costs ...)
• Guarantee the documentation of importation transactions with the banks and ports requirements, to be accurate and in time.
• Support with the Yearly negotiation with the local logistics suppliers (port shipping agent, road transporters etc.)

Stock Management

• Contribute to define and manage the stock levels by material and by product, according to sales forecast, production, minerals supply etc.
• Be responsible for the accuracy of stocks physically and into ERP.
• Liaise with production for regular physical count.

ERP Management

• Create the production entries and stock management onto ERP.
• Create new products.
• Create new suppliers and new customers.
• Create the purchasing cycle and manage the purchasing cycle onto ERP.

Safety

• Follow all necessary safety guidelines prescribed for the site and proactively highlight improvements with the management team.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education And Experience Requirements
Education

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics (or relevant field).
• English and Arabic are must. Any other language is an added advantage.
• Any logistics professional certification is a plus.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of work experience as supply chain coordinator, transportation or any relevant position.
• Experience in Ceramic / industrial fields is a plus.
• Knowledge in SAP.

Interpersonal Skills

• An excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Highly motivated & results focused with the ability to execute effectively with multiple priorities, challenging deadlines and emergencies.
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Flexes own style to meet the needs of others or situations.
• Delivers short term results while maintaining focus on the longer term.
• Shows initiatives in seeking new knowledge and best practices.
• Gathers external insight from other organizations and customers to innovate and drive business performance.
• Creative thinking – both in terms of projects and solutions to issues.
• Looks to find ways to do things better, quicker or more efficiently.

Position Type
Full time

and

Permanent

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