Assistant Manager - Procurement Planning

About GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The Assistant Manager - Procurement Planning is responsible for strengthening logistics procurement processes across the Americas region, ensuring the timely, cost-effective acquisition of logistics products and services while upholding quality standards and organizational requirements. This role supports the development and execution of regional procurement strategies through market and data analysis, supplier negotiations, and competitive bid processes. The position also contributes to procurement training, performance management, and the ongoing development of strategic supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
• Logistic Procurement Planning and Supplier Management
◦ Design strategic plans for logistics procurement to obtain a competitive advantage
◦ Develop strategies of logistics procurement to support current and new logistics business
◦ Develop tools for analyzing supplier's quotes
◦ Survey and find prospective logistics services suppliers with a competitive advantage
◦ Develop logistics service suppliers' evaluation and customize the evaluation criteria for each logistics business
◦ Review the logistics service suppliers' evaluation outcomes and report them to the manager
◦ Identify improvements regarding evaluation criteria and update them regularly
◦ Manage and improve the GPMS (Glovis Procurement Management System)
◦ Proactively build up and deliver solutions against logistic and procurement problems and issues
◦ Capable of managing RFx processes with minor support
• Procurement Process Optimization
◦ Development and update of standard operating procedures (SOP) for logistic procurement
◦ Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives for logistics and procurement procedures
◦ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and subsidiaries in the Americas region
◦ Design and implement strategies for efficient procurement activities
◦ Survey, benchmark, and report new trends in logistics procurement and supply chain
• Regional Procurement Status Management
◦ Compile and aggregate logistics service contract schedules of each GLOVIS Americas subsidiary
◦ Manage and analyze the logistics contract rates of each subsidiary regularly
◦ Report the regional procurement status of each subsidiary to the appropriate manager regularly
◦ Report the results of market and supplier research
◦ Build up strategies for improving supplier management for GLOVIS Americas and all subsidiaries
◦ Collaborate with HQ and work in cooperation with logistics procurement projects
◦ Perform planned procurement audits with the manager to maintain compliance with each subsidiary
• Market Analysis: Conduct research and analysis of market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform procurement decisions
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate reports and analyze procurement data to provide insights, monitor performance, and support decision-making
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, legal, and logistics teams
Compensation Range
$86,000 - $96,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits of Working at GLOVIS America Inc.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
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