Assistant Category Manager

Saint-Gobain Indonesia; Cibitung; On-site; IDR 500,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Indonesia is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Logistics & Trade to develop sourcing strategies across transportation, warehousing, and export-import services. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes strategic procurement, risk management, and continuous improvement to strengthen the supply chain and support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Customs Certificate (Sertifikat Ahli Kepabeanan) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Logistics and Trade services.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier selection based on total cost, service capability, risk, and sustainability.
• Monitor market trends, freight indices, capacity risks, and emerging logistics solutions.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with logistics providers and carriers.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and trade requirements.
• Promote responsible purchasing and sustainability across suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in logistics efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Logistics expertise

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Customs Certificate (advantage)

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Advanced Excel & analytics

Contract management

Procurement tools

Job description

Assistant Category Manager, Logistics & Trade

Department

Purchasing

Reports To

Category Manager, Logistics & Trade

Position Summary

The Assistant Category Manager, Logistics & Trade is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Logistics and Trade categories, including transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and export-import services.

The role drives sustainable cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, innovation, and responsible purchasing practices while ensuring efficient and resilient supply chain operations. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders, the incumbent will identify value-creation opportunities, optimize logistics costs, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support business growth through strategic procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute category strategies for Logistics and Trade services.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier selection based on total cost, service capability, risk profile, sustainability, and innovation potential.
• Continuously assess market trends, freight indices, capacity risks, and emerging logistics solutions.

Cost Savings & Productivity

• Deliver annual procurement savings and productivity targets.
• Identify opportunities to optimize freight spend, warehousing costs, customs-related expenses, and logistics network efficiency.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies in supplier evaluations.
• Support working capital optimization initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transportation partners.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and establish improvement plans.
• Drive supplier innovation initiatives to enhance service, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Support supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning.

Logistics & Trade Governance

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, trade requirements, import-export controls, and company policies.
• Support governance and performance management of logistics service providers.
• Monitor key logistics performance indicators and identify corrective actions when required.
• Minimize operational and compliance risks associated with international trade activities.

Responsible Purchasing & Sustainability

• Promote responsible purchasing principles across the Logistics & Trade supplier portfolio.
• Support supplier assessments related to ethics, sustainability, environmental performance, and social responsibility.
• Ensure suppliers comply with company standards regarding business integrity, safety, and responsible business practices.
• Contribute to ESG and sustainability objectives through procurement initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement logistics innovation opportunities, including digitalization, automation, and data analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve logistics efficiency, shipment visibility, service levels, and cost performance.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Commercial, and Operations teams to understand business requirements.
• Provide procurement expertise, market intelligence, and sourcing recommendations.
• Support strategic projects, network optimization initiatives, and business expansion activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Customs Certificate (Sertifikat Ahli Kepabeanan) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, contract logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, logistics operations, or commercial management.
• Strong understanding of transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and trade processes.
• Experience working with multinational organizations is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Commercial negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Logistics and trade expertise
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Financial and business acumen

Technical Skills

• SAP / ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and analytics
• Contract management
• Procurement and sourcing tools