Total 37 Senior Executive level Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, G21 1DT

Job Purpose

To manage the overall Supply Chain operations in the company:

• Identifying and qualifying supplier, source and periodic price negotiation for direct and indirect supplies so as to expand supplier base and reduce company cost.
• Ensure assurance of supplies with minimum inventory levels to ensure order fulfillment
• Manage warehouse operations to achieve Inventory accuracy and orders fulfillment.

Core Responsibilities

Procurement

• Source and identify suppliers for direct/indirect materials/services to expand supplier base and for new project/production needs.
• Obtain quotes from newly source suppliers to achieve competitive costing and continuous cost reduction
• Lead in conducting periodic price negotiation with suppliers to ensure competency in cost for materials/services.
• Be part of team to conduct supplier qualification audit as well as parts qualification to ensure suppliers can meet company needs.
• Qualify suppliers once suppliers are selected in order to add suppliers into the Approved Vendor List.
• Conduct supplier performance review on a regular basis to manage supplier qualify and updates on suppliers’ capabilities.
• Maintain standard operating procedures applicable to the Procurement department to ensure work flow process are consistence.
• Develop and negotiate favorable supply agreement with suppliers.
• Work with other department and suppliers to develop appropriate supply chain model to ensure assurance of supplies with minimal inventory holdings
• Work with other department like Engineering/Warehouse to ascertain quality standards of items supplied and established Quality plan
• Supervise & train junior staff in leading the team in accomplishing all above duties.
• Any other task/project assigned by management

Purchasing

• Develop Purchasing strategy for different categories of supplies to ensure on time order fulfilment with minimum inventory for direct purchases
• Ensure all indirect purchases needs of company is being fulfilled based on user’s needs
• Review Purchasing strategy periodically with Management to propose change when market trend changes
• Provide periodic alert and updates to customer (internal/external) to ensure any issues/delays are promptly highlighted and necessary actions are taken
• Work with principals/suppliers to ensure goods are delivered on time to fulfill customers/company’s needs

Warehousing

• Manage warehouse team to ensure timely receiving/issuance of materials
• Manage warehouse team to achieve order fulfillment requirements specific to all customer
• Ensure overall inventory integrity of all goods in warehouse

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a supply chain management role would be an advantage.
• Work experience in both direct & indirect materials sourcing and purchasing would be an advantage.
• Ariba, SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience with requirements and risk management expectations related to outsourcing and vendor management is an advantage.
• Expert negotiation/influencing skills with demonstrated ability to influence negotiated outcomes required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills grounded in continuous quality improvement required.
• Proven ability to plan and perform and have been involved in work presenting new or regularly changing problems, work from broad instruction, deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.
• Excelled interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective vendor, business partner, and regulatory relationships, influence decisions and collaborate effectively across the organization required.
• Proven ability to review, monitor, and recommend amendments to contracts and implement business processes to manage against contractual obligations required.
• Extensive spread sheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities for planning of stock control and replenishment.

Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related fields. Relevant logistics or procurement certification is an advantage.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Follow up pricing enquires from overseas and ad-hoc project inquiry.
• To plan, direct & facilitate consolidation via SIN gateway based on situational scenarios.
• Assist in project management, business planning, service improvements & strategy development with the objective to provide progressive leadership for the workgroup, exceed service commitments & customer satisfaction, generate revenues and achieve long-term profitability.
• Support Pricing desk and Gateway arrangement.
• To assist the Load Planner to communicate, coordinate, monitor all airline space and warehouse activities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set strategy at area of control, create short term & long term plans for operational needs.
• Support Air Gateway Lead assigned tasks. Formulate, implement & review contingency plans to support overall operations & individual areas of operations.
• Provide direction & support for resolution of pricing issues, establish & execute service contracts, review customers’ feedback & initiate improvement measures.
• Initiate & plan long-term service enhancement projects, evaluate short-term & long-term results; assist in new operations development & initiatives in order to ensure continuous improvements at areas of control.
• Ensures compliance with system allocation policy and process to meet sales and operational service requirements.
• Follow handling procedures established by the management.
• Monitor the operations performance on system and ensure the timeline fulfillment.
• Other duties as assigned to the position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic:

• GCE ‘O’ Level or above.

Experience & knowledge:

• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is required.
• Must be computer literate and able to prepare documentation quickly and accurately.

Attribute:

• Visionary leadership, human relations and communication skills.
• Problem-solving & decision-making.
• Detail oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English and local languages.

• Explore, recommend and assess alternate sources, to provide new supply opportunities.
• Collection of information about problems, delays, emergencies on supplies, hence contributing to the definition of effective solutions as well as evaluating supplier’s risk assessment.
• Negotiate / maintain contracts & agreements, evaluating all compliance through effective supplier communications and ensuring efficient flow of all conditions / clauses.
• Review & Conduct Supplier’s Performance Evaluation Cycle.
• Prepares / present sourcing reports to the management and the cross-functional teams on the regular basis.
• Competent in quotation screening and analysis prior to management approval.

Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Procurement / Supply Chain or equivalent certifications.
• Proven experience in sourcing and with thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Knowledge in Procurement System.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skill with external suppliers and internal customers.
• Resourceful, self-driven, pro-active and independent worker.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
• Proficient in use of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP / MRP.

You will be required to:

• Perform pre-flight operations and post-flight operations on all training devices and complete the necessary documentation.
• Perform all preventive maintenance works and corrective maintenance works on all training devices as assigned.
• Respond to customers' training needs in a courteous and timely manner to ensure that the required reliability and availability of all training devices are met consistently.
• Adhere to AST’s quality standards.
• Assist in diagnosis on all training devices to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components where possible.
• Assist in the modification and upgrading of simulators training devices and related system components, devices, hardware, and software.
• Assist in running Qualification Test Guides.
• Perform logistical/administrative duties as demanded, including updating of technical documentation or logistical information.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulator, training devices and related components.
• Make spare parts requests, shipping and receiving of parts and components.
• Assist and participate in national aviation authorities’ evaluations.
• Perform task to support our team as required.

You would ideally possess:

• Diploma or University bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (Aviation, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical etc).
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment on a 12 Hour rotating shift (Day/Night) roster.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics of electronics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Analytical thinking, with a high level of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team and have a result-oriented mindset.
• Experience in using and repairing PLC, electronics and computer equipment is advantageous.
• Experience in working with simulators or a similar field is advantageous.
• Ability to commence work immediately or within short notice is preferred.
• Entry Level is welcomed.
• Able to work 12 hours shift.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Follow up pricing enquires from overseas and ad-hoc project inquiry.
• To plan, direct & facilitate consolidation via SIN gateway based on situational scenarios.
• Assist in project management, business planning, service improvements & strategy development with the objective to provide progressive leadership for the workgroup, exceed service commitments & customer satisfaction, generate revenues and achieve long-term profitability.
• Support Pricing desk and Gateway arrangement.
• To assist the Load Planner to communicate, coordinate, monitor all airline space and warehouse activities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set strategy at area of control, create short term & long term plans for operational needs.
• Support Air Gateway Lead assigned tasks. Formulate, implement & review contingency plans to support overall operations & individual areas of operations.
• Provide direction & support for resolution of pricing issues, establish & execute service contracts, review customers’ feedback & initiate improvement measures.
• Initiate & plan long-term service enhancement projects, evaluate short-term & long-term results; assist in new operations development & initiatives in order to ensure continuous improvements at areas of control.
• Ensures compliance with system allocation policy and process to meet sales and operational service requirements.
• Follow handling procedures established by the management.
• Monitor the operations performance on system and ensure the timeline fulfillment.
• Other duties as assigned to the position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic:

• GCE ‘O’ Level or above.

Experience & knowledge:

• Three (3) years relevant experience.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is required.
• Must be computer literate and able to prepare documentation quickly and accurately.

Attribute:

• Visionary leadership, human relations and communication skills.
• Problem-solving & decision-making.
• Detail oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English and local languages.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Export operations runs smoothly, and SOP compliant.
• Manage and co-ordinate the entire shipment process for customers.
• Implement and establish new processes for export / import operations.
• Review export / import operational procedures for continuous improvement, to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare KPI reports for customers & attend to Operation Review meetings when required.
• Plan / schedule space for all origin stations.
• To co-ordinate shipment closely with Customers and various department to ensure shipments executed correctly
• Monitor & ensure Customers make prompt payments.
• Rectify & resolve payment discrepancies.
• Observe & control daily operational issues to comply Customer’s requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the industry.
• PC literate and has a customer centric attitude.
• Able to commit for weekends as part of regular hours due to operational needs.

Job Description

• Screening the LC swift and advise LC workability/ambiguous clause for LC amendment.
• Send request to Surveyor to prepare split Survey Reports based on Split B/L
• Receive Survey report (from Surveyor) & OBLS (from carrier).
• Send Survey report/OBL copy to customer to receive back up LOI. Sales should send the document copies to the customers.
• Confirmed LOI/s to be sent to Vessel Operators to facilitate Discharge of shipment at POD in lieu of OBL
• Prepares draft Documents as per L/Cs and confirmed Quantities
• Make COO from Chamber of Commerce Basis doc requirements
• Make draft LOI basis confirmed BL/back up LOI and share with customer process owners for approval.
• Collect Original BLs from the carrier.
• Obtain COO from COC, prepare CMI, PKL, SR, drafts etc.
• Arabic COO to be submitted for GCC shipments.
• Kuwait Certificate of origin to be submitted whenever required.
• Consolidate the Documents as per LC and Dispatch to the customer Nominated Bank/s to share the Non-Negotiable documents to CSR
• To follow up with Nominated Bank for clean document confirmation
• To follow up for courier AWB No to be shared with CSR

Job Requirements

• Diploma in any fields
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Available on short notice

Job Description

• Required to break and recover the consol in system.
• Compiles and updates of appropriate reports.
• Ensures dissemination of departmental information to staff.
• Co-ordinate with relevant authorities covering the proper discharge of import activities.
• Liaise with subcontractor on permit declaration issues
• Arrange for permit declaration and printing of cartage advise
• Any other duties as advised

Job Requirements

• Able to work night shift (2230h to 0730h)
• Location at Alps Avenue
• At least 3-5 years of related experience, preferably freight forwarding
• Diploma/degree in any field

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible to handle operations and documentations for ocean freight import / export, permit declaration and transportation
• Liaise closely with carriers / freight forwarders / vendors
• Ensure that all jobs are executed efficiently with accuracy in a timely manner, complying to the requirements of the customers
• Attend to email correspondence with customers & overseas agents
• Prepare billing invoices to customers and verify vendors' invoices
• Any other adhoc duties assigned by management

Requirements:

• Diploma in Logistics or equivalent
• At least 3 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Familiar with permit declaration
• Specialized in Freight Forwarding or the equivalent
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive working attitude

Job Summary

Drive the passenger vehicle daily to provide transport for the clients attending the Day Care Centre, Dementia Care Centre and Day Rehab Centre. This involves and includes the maintenance of the vehicle(s) owed by the Senior Care Centre (SCC). Provide custodial care for clients attending day care and day rehabilitation.

Main Duties

Driver

• Render assistance and supervision of the clients, ensuring client comfort and safety, according to the standards set by SCC when clients are boarding, alighting and traveling in the vehicle
• Pick up and drop off clients at the designated location and assist them to the centre or to the drop off location.
• Assist in the transfer of clients where necessary
• Help the clients settle down and be strapped safely after boarding the vehicle.
• Accompany clients to the designated block where necessary
• Accompany clients in vehicle to ensure they are comfortable and safe during the journey
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness of the vehicles

Care Staff

• Supervising clients to carry out their routine re-habilitation, therapy and diversional activities.
• Serve meals including tea/ coffee breaks to clients and may require to feed clients
• Assisting elderly in toileting
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the centre at all times and carry out the necessary cleaning daily.
• Carry out other duties as assigned from time to time

Working Hours (5 Days Work Week) / Subject to Centre Manager's arrangement

• 7.30 am – 5 pm
• 8.30 am – 6 pm

This recruitment effort is in collaboration with e2i

What the role involves:

1. Handle ocean import process (communicate with customer, data entry, raise payment voucher, arrange transportation)
2. Arrange payments with Carrier / Co-loader upon receipt of Arrival Notices from Carriers / Co-loaders.
3. Process / input data of incoming shipments in Yunas system.
4. Sending Arrival Notice to customers, and liaise for clearance and delivery instructions
5. Arrange for insurance coverage in required by customers
6. Arrange clearance documents and liaise with transporters for delivery arrangement
7. Follow-up on the arrival of shipment, and delivery process
8. Liaise with customers / carriers / co-loaders if there is any discrepancy to the cargoes upon clearance
9. Raise invoices and dispatch to customer, and follow-up with customers if there is any discrepancy
10. Extract data for simple report (Excel) if required by customers

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Minimum O level and above
2. 1 Year of Experience preferably in freight forwarding or shipping.
3. Good communication skill and a team player with positive working attitude

Job Summary

Drive the passenger vehicle daily to provide transport for the clients attending the Day Care Centre, Dementia Care Centre and Day Rehab Centre. This involves and includes the maintenance of the vehicle(s) owed by the Senior Care Centre (SCC). Provide custodial care for clients attending day care and day rehabilitation.

Main Duties

Driver

• Render assistance and supervision of the clients, ensuring client comfort and safety, according to the standards set by SCC when clients are boarding, alighting and traveling in the vehicle
• Pick up and drop off clients at the designated location and assist them to the centre or to the drop off location.
• Assist in the transfer of clients where necessary
• Help the clients settle down and be strapped safely after boarding the vehicle.
• Accompany clients to the designated block where necessary
• Accompany clients in vehicle to ensure they are comfortable and safe during the journey
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness of the vehicles

Care Staff

• Supervising clients to carry out their routine re-habilitation, therapy and diversional activities.
• Serve meals including tea/ coffee breaks to clients and may require to feed clients
• Assisting elderly in toileting
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the centre at all times and carry out the necessary cleaning daily.
• Carry out other duties as assigned from time to time

Working Hours (5 Days Work Week) / Subject to Centre Manager's arrangement

• 7.30 am – 5 pm
• 8.30 am – 6 pm

This recruitment effort is in collaboration with e2i

What the role involves:

1. Handle ocean import process (communicate with customer, data entry, raise payment voucher, arrange transportation)
2. Arrange payments with Carrier / Co-loader upon receipt of Arrival Notices from Carriers / Co-loaders.
3. Process / input data of incoming shipments in Yunas system.
4. Sending Arrival Notice to customers, and liaise for clearance and delivery instructions
5. Arrange for insurance coverage in required by customers
6. Arrange clearance documents and liaise with transporters for delivery arrangement
7. Follow-up on the arrival of shipment, and delivery process
8. Liaise with customers / carriers / co-loaders if there is any discrepancy to the cargoes upon clearance
9. Raise invoices and dispatch to customer, and follow-up with customers if there is any discrepancy
10. Extract data for simple report (Excel) if required by customers

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Minimum O level and above
2. 1 Year of Experience preferably in freight forwarding or shipping.
3. Good communication skill and a team player with positive working attitude

Job Description

• Handle customer complaints and cargo claims
• Develop customer relationships with existing customers
• Handle ad-hoc customer enquiries on sales/rate quotation and operational issues
• Liaise with customers and overseas offices/ JV on shipping activities and documentation
• Handle full set of shipping documents (PSA/ Customs/ Tradenet/ Portnet)
• Ensure proper cut-off procedures at month-end closing
• Handle day-to-day operations and transactions in the forwarding area
• Data entries
• Send pre-alerts and shipping advices to customers and DGF overseas offices
• Ensure timely dispatch of shipping documents to customers and DGF overseas offices
• Process shipment data
• Handle general enquiries regarding shipments, vessel's ETA and charges
• Send shipment arrival notification letters to consignee and issue delivery orders
• Tradenet/ customs documentation
• Liaise with relevant departments upon cargo irregularity reported
• Responsible to ensure Full, Accurate and Timely data including shipment milestone in CW1 system
• Responsible to ensure ACR updated timely
• Responsible to ensure Demurage, Detention, Storage and other incidental charge are recovered from customer
• Responsible for file profitability

Job Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree
• 1-3 years related working experience
• Knowledge of logistic industry preferable
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Database Management:

• Configure and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring their availability, performance, sustainability, and security.
• Migrate On-Prem SQL Databases to Azure, AWS, Google Could solutions.
• Expert knowledge in creating and maintaining SQL Server Jobs.

Integration Deployment:

• Expert knowledge in SSIS catalog services and creating environments to perform seamless deployments between environments for SSIS packages.
• Expert in creating catalogs and SSIS environments and SSIS integration solutions using Visual Studio to deploy packages.

System Monitoring:

• Monitor system health and performance, identifying and addressing issues in real time.
• Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Nagios or developing own monitoring solutions using PowerShell scripting will be an asset.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze, solve, and correct performance-related problems.
• Adapt proactive mentoring techniques to ensure maximum system uptime and less downtime for applications and business users.

Solution Recommendations:

• Provide suggestions for improving database processes and performance.
• Work closely with SMEs and programmers to align with best practice guidelines and provide direction to build robust applications.

Automation:

• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
• Experience in creating and using PowerShell scripts to manage core DBA tasks.

Query Tuning:

• Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement.
• Expert knowledge in Tuning Advisor and query plans to guide developers.

24x7 Support:

• Provide on-call rotation support for critical production systems, including after-hours maintenance and release deployment activities.

Data Recovery and Backup Strategies:

• Be prepared to manage data recovery scenarios.
• Define and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.
• Assist Development team by performing on-demand restore tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields preferred
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics are advantageous.
• Experience: Preferably 15 + years of experience as a DBA, with advanced knowledge of large-scale databases in a 24/7 environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in database Server administration, including backups, restores, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, T-SQL, and PowerShell scripting.
• Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience in DTS package conversion to SSIS and fine-tuning SSIS packages.
• Experience in creating Visual Studio solutions for integration services to deploy projects to SSIS catalog databases.
• Proven experience in cloud technologies (AZURE, AWS, Oracle, and Google).

Competencies (Skills & Behaviors)

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good Analytical & Critical thinking skills
• Possess a High Regard for Quality Work
• Extremely Motivated, Dynamic & Creative Individual
• Demonstrates meticulous diligence and consistently follows up.
• Strong organizational skills