Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary To manage the end-to-end supply chain operations for limestone and stone products, ensuring timely procurement, production follow-up, quality compliance, shipment coordination, and delivery to project sites. The role involves coordinating with stone suppliers, manufacturers, QC inspectors, logistics providers, and project/site teams to ensure materials meet approved specifications and project deadlines. Key Responsibilities 1. Supplier and Procurement Management • Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with limestone and stone suppliers and manufacturers. • Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms. • Ensure procurement is aligned with approved samples, drawings, specifications, and project requirements. • Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and order commitments. • Develop reliable supplier relationships and identify cost-saving opportunities. 2. Production and Order Follow-up • Coordinate with suppliers and factories to monitor production progress against project schedules. • Follow up on cutting, fabrication, finishing, polishing, and packing of stone products. • Ensure production is carried out according to approved drawings, samples, dimensions, and specifications. • Coordinate with QC inspectors to arrange inspections and resolve quality issues before dispatch. • Track order status and proactively address production delays or material shortages. 3. Quality and Material Coordination • Coordinate with QC teams for raw material, in-process, and final product inspections. • Ensure materials comply with approved specifications and quality standards. • Follow up on rejected materials, defects, replacements, and corrective actions with suppliers. • Maintain records of material approvals, inspection reports, and supplier quality issues. • Ensure only approved materials are released for dispatch. 4. Logistics and Delivery Management • Plan and coordinate local and international shipments, transportation, and deliveries. • Manage shipping documentation, customs clearance, and import/export requirements. • Ensure materials are properly packed, protected, labelled, and dispatched. • Coordinate delivery schedules with project managers and site teams. • Monitor shipment progress and resolve transportation, damage, shortage, or delivery issues. • Ensure materials reach the designated project sites within agreed timelines. 5. Inventory and Cost Control • Monitor stock levels, material availability, and outstanding purchase orders. • Maintain accurate records of purchased materials, goods received, dispatched quantities, and pending deliveries. • Control procurement, freight, storage, and transportation costs. • Identify opportunities to optimize inventory, reduce wastage, and improve supply chain efficiency. • Reconcile delivery quantities against purchase orders and delivery documents. 6. Documentation and Reporting • Maintain purchase orders, supplier quotations, production updates, delivery schedules, and shipping documents. • Prepare regular reports on order status, production progress, shipment tracking, and pending deliveries. • Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, costs, and quality-related issues. • Maintain accurate records in the company ERP system. • Report supply chain risks, delays, and operational concerns to management. 7. Team and Cross-functional Coordination • Coordinate with QC inspectors, production teams, project managers, sales, accounts, and site personnel. • Ensure clear communication of project priorities, material requirements, and delivery deadlines. • Supervise supply chain personnel and monitor their performance. • Ensure compliance with company procedures, commercial requirements, and applicable regulations. • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum 8–15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and logistics, preferably in limestone, natural stone, construction materials, or building products. • Previous experience coordinating with overseas suppliers and stone manufacturing factories. • Knowledge of stone/Metal fabrication processes, material specifications, and project-based deliveries is preferred. • Experience in international shipping, inventory management, and supplier negotiations. • Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems. • Willingness to visit supplier factories and coordinate with project sites as required.