Logistics & Purchasing Specialist

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Logistics and Supply Chain professional to coordinate international shipments from suppliers through final delivery, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods across borders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain, with strong collaboration with freight forwarders, brokers, ports, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Proven experience handling high-volume international shipments.
• Strong experience with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, warehouses, and shipping partners.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, customs requirements, and shipping documentation.
• Experience in purchase contracts, transaction processing, and cost tracking.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in business and logistics systems.
• Excellent English communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Onsite setup and Monday to Friday, Day Shift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international shipments from suppliers through final delivery, ensuring timely and efficient movement of commodities.
• Coordinate with truckers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, warehouses, and international clients on shipment requirements and schedules.
• Monitor shipment status, delivery timelines, and resolve logistics issues or delays.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents, including invoices, bills of lading, insurance certificates, certificates of origin, and quality certificates.
• Ensure shipments comply with customs regulations, handling, labeling, and product specifications.
• Prepare and process purchase contracts, update online systems, and maintain accurate transaction and retention records.
• Support purchasing administration, transaction execution, and logistics cost tracking and negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end logistics and purchasing operations.

Skills

5+ years experience

International shipments

Freight forwarders & brokers

Customs & shipping docs

Purchase contracts & costs

Computer skills & systems

English communication

Detail-oriented & multitasking

Ownership & accountability

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Accounting, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain

• Proven experience handling high-volume international shipments

• Strong experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, warehouses, and shipping partners

• Knowledge of international shipping processes, customs requirements, and shipping documentation

• Experience in purchase contracts, transaction processing, and cost tracking

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in business and logistics systems

• Excellent English communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team

• Onsite Set-up

• Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate international shipments from suppliers through final delivery, ensuring timely and efficient movement of commodities

• Coordinate with truckers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, warehouses, and international clients on shipment requirements and schedules

• Monitor shipment status, delivery timelines, and resolve logistics issues or delays

• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents, including invoices, bills of lading, insurance certificates, certificates of origin, and quality certificates

• Ensure shipments comply with customs regulations, handling, labeling, and product specifications

• Prepare and process purchase contracts, update online systems, and maintain accurate transaction and retention records

• Support purchasing administration, transaction execution, and logistics cost tracking and negotiation

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end logistics and purchasing operations