Liaison Officer
Full time
at a Laimoon Verified Company
in
Kuwait
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
Roles & Responsibilities: Supplier Relationship Management
- Foster strong relationships with existing suppliers through regular communication, meetings, and visits, ensuring alignment with Abyat Megastore's values and standards.
- Conduct periodic supplier evaluations and performance reviews to assess reliability, quality consistency, and adherence to contractual agreements.
- Act as a primary point of contact for supplier inquiries, concerns, and escalations, resolving issues promptly to maintain smooth business operations.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to develop sourcing strategies, RFQs (Request for Quotations), and negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify potential suppliers, product innovations, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules, using SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or procurement software.
- negotiations with suppliers to optimize pricing, terms, and conditions, balancing cost-effectiveness with quality standards and delivery requirements.
- and review contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and other legal documents to formalize agreements, mitigate risks, and protect the interests of Abyat Megastore.
- contract performance, compliance, and expiration dates, initiating contract renewals or amendments as needed to ensure continuity of supply and minimize disruptions.
- Conduct inventory management systems and software tools to track stock levels, monitor product turnover rates, and forecast demand for home accessories categories.
- Draft sales data, demand patterns, and seasonal trends to optimize inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items for clearance or markdowns.
- Monitor with merchandising teams to plan product assortments, promotions, and pricing strategies based on inventory insights and market demand.
- Utilize with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and carriers to arrange transportation, customs clearance, and delivery of home accessories products from suppliers to Abyat Megastore warehouses or retail outlets.
- Analyze shipments in transit, monitor delivery schedules, and address any issues or delays in coordination with logistics partners and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate supply chain processes, streamline transportation routes, and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Coordinate quality control procedures, inspection criteria, and product specifications in collaboration with suppliers to ensure compliance with Abyat Megastore's quality standards and customer expectations.
- Track regular quality audits, factory inspections, and product testing to verify product integrity, functionality, and safety standards before accepting deliveries into inventory.
- Optimize quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions, implementing measures to address root causes and prevent recurrence, while safeguarding Abyat Megastore's reputation and brand image.
- experience in procurement, supplier management, or related roles, preferably within the retail industry.
- negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
- communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
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