Senior Executive - Procurement, Logistics & Inventory Management

About the role

Soul Coffee Group is hiring a Senior Executive / AM for its Procurement, Logistics and Inventory Management function in Colombo 15, Sri Lanka. The role covers import and export operations, procurement, inventory and warehouse management, and logistics and dispatch, with the aim of driving supply chain efficiency and optimizing operational costs.

Key responsibilities

• Import and export operations: coordinate shipments, handle documentation and customs clearance, liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers, and negotiate freight rates and shipping terms.
• Procurement and supply chain: oversee local and international procurement, manage supplier relationships and performance, identify cost-saving sourcing opportunities and recommend supply chain improvements.
• Inventory and warehouse: plan inventory, control stock, oversee warehouse operations, receive goods, reconcile stock and dispatch orders.
• Logistics, distribution and dispatch: run daily distribution through company vehicles and third-party logistics providers, optimize routes and vehicle use, and report on delivery performance and costs.
• Team leadership: lead and develop the PLIM team, set operational standards, monitor performance and prepare management reports on procurement, imports, inventory, logistics and suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in import and export, shipping, logistics or supply chain management.
• Sound knowledge of Sri Lankan customs regulations, import/export procedures and statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, international trade documentation and freight forwarding.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage or trading industries is an added advantage; professional qualifications in logistics, shipping or supply chain are also an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Candidates apply by sending their updated CV to the company's administration email with the subject "Application - Senior Executive - Procurement and logistics".