Purchasing & Logistics Manager

About the Role

Global Light & Power LLC seeks a Purchasing & Logistics Manager with expertise in lighting products to oversee procurement and logistics operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders aligned with stock minimum order quantities and triggers.
• Enter shipment details accurately into ERP software (Sage) and escalate discrepancies to management and suppliers.
• Source new products based on sales team requests.
• Negotiate pricing with both local and international vendors, both new and existing.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and queries.
• Generate monthly invoiced and open order reports for management review.
• Summarize outstanding factory orders and ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate product modifications with installation and warehouse teams.
• Oversee stock inventory levels, analyze trends, and develop forecasts.
• Lead monthly inventory counts and report discrepancies to management.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate with logistics freight providers to optimize rates.
• Arrange air and sea transport of goods between factory and warehouse.
• Work closely with shipping forwarders to guarantee timely arrival of shipments.
• Coordinate warehouse activities to release items and prepare deliveries per schedule.
• Handle customer purchase orders and collaborate with sales, administration, and accounting departments for delivery coordination.
• Maintain and organize driver schedules in compliance with management instructions.
• Execute additional duties assigned by management related to the role.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in purchasing, preferably within the lighting industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Reliable, logical thinker, and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal; knowledge of Chinese is advantageous.
• Advanced computer skills, especially with purchasing or ERP software such as Sage.