Sales and Sourcing Specialist at Manuchar

Key Responsibilities. 

• Analytical approach to sales and sourcing
• Understanding economic factors affecting the demand and supply of commodities.
• Analyzing import data to understand market trends – origins, pricing, local logistics, and lead times.
• Gather market information from the sales team.
• Identifying trends in the market – global and local by analyzing raw material costs and how they impact overall sourcing. 
• Assist the business in solving qualitative and quantitative sourcing issues. 
• Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting the prices and profitability of products.
• Be in direct contact with HQ on souring-related issues, GIT updates, and developing strategies to improve lead times from origin. 
• Develop forecast plans for all products based on historic data as well as global trends.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong data analytical skills.
• Good interaction skills and ability to understand the business from a commercial perspective.
• Four or more years of experience in a similar role. 
• Able to understand and use incoterms.
• Experience with ERP implementation will be an added advantage. 
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• Minimum Degree in Finance or Statistics