East West Seed Myanmar
This role is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the logistics operations. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods, from the point of origin to the final destination, while optimizing costs and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This position requires leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of logistics principles and practices in Myanmar.
Logistics Operations and Planning
- Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Plan and schedule shipments based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production requirements to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
- Coordinate and optimize freight activities, including route planning, shipment consolidation, and transportation mode selection.
- Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and proactively resolve potential delays or logistical issues.
- Coordinate with internal sister companies, suppliers, and transportation providers to ensure the smooth and timely movement of goods.
Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Implement and monitor inventory control measures, including cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and storage space optimization.
- Coordinate with the Procurement team to ensure timely inventory replenishment and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Import, Export, and Customs Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable international trade regulations, customs requirements, and import/export documentation procedures.
- Coordinate with customs brokers and relevant authorities to facilitate the smooth clearance of imported and exported goods.
- Monitor changes in trade regulations and update import/export processes and procedures as necessary.
Third-Party Logistics Management
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to identify, evaluate, and coordinate suitable
- third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.
Team Leadership, Process Improvement and culture
- Lead and supervise logistics personnel, warehouse staff, and other relevant support personnel.
- Establish performance objectives, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct regular performance evaluations to enhance team performance.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics processes, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency through best practices and appropriate technological solutions.
- Analyze logistics data and prepare regular performance reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify operational issues, and recommend improvements.
- Perform other duties and assignments as reasonably required by senior management.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in import/export, customs clearance, inventory control, and third-party logistics management.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of logistics operations, freight management, and inventory control.
- Good understanding of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
- Strong planning, analytical, problem-solving, and cost-management skills.
- Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or logistics management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, improve operational efficiency, and work under pressure.
- Short Term Incentive (Bonus)
- Health & Group Life insurance package, Annual Medical Checkup & Wellness program
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Global Leader in Tropical Vegetable Seeds
- Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
- Purpose-Driven, Innovative & Collaborative Work Culture
Mission
Our mission is to provide innovative seeds and services that help improve the livelihood of tropical vegetable farmers and promote sustainable farming and business practices.
Vision
Be the leading and most trusted tropical vegetable seed company in the world.
Brief History of East-West Seed Myanmar
East-West Seed (Myanmar) Co., Ltd. is part of the East-West Seed International, a global leader in tropical vegetable seeds, founded in 1982 in the Philippines by Dutch seedsman Dr. Simon N. Groot and his Filipino business partner, Benito Domingo.
East-West Seed first introduced its products to the Myanmar market in 2009 through local distributors and formally established its Myanmar company in 2015. In 2019, the company opened a modern seed processing facility in Hmawbi Township, Yangon Region, strengthening its local seed processing and quality assurance capabilities.
With a strong commitment to improving farmers' livelihoods, East-West Seed Myanmar provides high-quality vegetable seeds, innovative agricultural solutions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to help farmers improve productivity and income while contributing to the sustainable development of Myanmar's agricultural sector.