Assistant Manager - Import Procurement

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Import Procurement to support and enhance our international sourcing and procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling import documentation, coordinating with international suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of materials, and maintaining compliance with customs regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and finalize PO quantities based on demand forecast, consumption trends, and safety stock levels
• Ensure safety stock norms are maintained and no SKU breaches the minimum threshold at any time
• Create and issue POs to import vendors, tracking timelines from PO release to goods receipt
• Proactively monitor production and vessel timelines; anticipate delays and revise ETAs in coordination with vendors, logistics, and internal teams
• Publish timely updates to all stakeholders, highlighting changes to landing schedules and potential risks
• Maintain and update import tracking dashboards and procurement trackers with complete accuracy
• Conduct detailed analysis of all tracker data to identify trends, delays, or anomalies
• Ensure all shipments are aligned with compliance and documentation requirements (e.g., BL, BOE, COO, IGM)
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for every delay and implement preventive actions to avoid recurrence
• Drive process improvements across the procurement cycle to enhance visibility, accountability, and control
• Liaise with warehouse, finance, and planning teams for seamless import flow and vendor payments
Skills & Requirements:
• Experience required 6–10 years in import procurement or international sourcing
• Strong planning and analytical skills with a focus on inventory health and demand alignment
• Excellent coordination and follow-up abilities with overseas vendors and shipping partners
• Proficiency in Excel, procurement tools, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Good understanding of international logistics, import documentation, and compliance norms
• Strong problem-solving and RCA capabilities with a process improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder updates
• Experience in managing complex imports and high-SKU operations preferred