Assistant Receival Delivery Officer/ Entry Level

Logistics / Warehouse / Transport

About the Employer

Job Description

OPPORTUNITIES AT SOUTH ASIA GATEWAY TERMINALS

  • PORT OF COLOMBO
  • www.sagt.com.lk

South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), the first public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as a global trade's pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of the three operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer global container shipping lines and related stakeholders a competitive service as a world class container terminal in the Port of Colombo.

The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity with a majority Sri Lankan shareholding, and is backed by John Keells Holdings, A. P. Moller Maersk Group of Denmark, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, and Evergreen Marine of Taiwan.

If the prospect of working in an extremely dynamic, global industry at a Company that is a global leader in its class and located in South Asia's largest hub-port excites you, we would be delighted to receive your application for the following position.

HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Job Profile:

This position is responsible for the entire supply chain management function at SAGT and provides strategic leadership to the supply chain management and inventory control teams. Main responsibilities of the job include:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the supply chain function to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including original equipment manufacturers (OEM), shipping lines, logistics providers, and government authorities, to enhance collaboration and streamline processes.
  • Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Introduce advanced data analytics techniques to derive cost advantages and optimize the inventory holding.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of advanced technologies (ERP) and other digital solutions in relation to the supply chain function.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and implement best practices in supply chain management.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • 5-8 years of related work experience with at least 3 years in a supply chain management role
  • Ability to effectively communicate with Internal and external stakeholders. Master's degree in supply chain management will be an added advantage.

An attractive and competitive remuneration package awaits the selected candidate. Please email your comprehensive CV with details of two non-related referees, within 10 days of this advertisement, addressed to General Manager - HR through [email protected]

SAGT

PORT OF COLOMBO SRI LANKA

South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd. Port of Colombo, P.O. Box 141,Colombo 01, Sri Lanka. T +94 11 2457500 F +94 11 2457558 E [email protected]