Business Process Oversight:
- Oversee and manage end-to-end business processes within the Commercial team, ensuring workflows are optimized for maximum efficiency and aligned with strategic goals.
Process Improvement & Digital Transformation:
- Lead initiatives to identify and implement improvements, transitioning from manual to digital workflows that streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance productivity.
- Drive the digitalization of business documents, ensuring and efficient data flow between departments and supporting seamless business operations.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Act as liaisons across multiple departments, aligning Commercial team processes with Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain objectives to ensure cohesive and effective operations.
- Partner with other departments to coordinate on initiatives, aligning business processes with company-wide objectives to enhance overall performance.
Vendor Relationship Management:
- Guide vendors through onboarding, explaining business practices, system navigation, and document management to ensure a smooth integration into company processes.
- Provide ongoing support by addressing vendor inquiries, managing disputes related commercial buying income and AP transactions, and advising on monitoring billing status through our system.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Management:
- Develop, maintain, and update SOPs and business process manuals, ensuring that all documentation reflects current practices and is readily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Training and Consultation:
- Facilitate training sessions and provide consultive support for team members on business processes, onboarding practices, and vendor management.
- Support new team members and other departments in understanding system processes, driving consistency and clarity in workflow execution.
Commercial Finance Support:
- Collaborate with Commercial Finance Manager on COGS analysis, system performance evaluations, and ensuring accuracy in income recognition and reporting.
Report & Document Management:
- Manage and oversee comprehensive reports, including Monthly Debit Balance Report, RTV Control List, Supplier Service Level Reports, and annual Vendor Master Clean-up.
- Oversee the New Article Creation Tracker and Monthly AP Open Item Transaction Report, providing on vendor account status and assisting in decision-making for the buying team.
Inter-Department Coordination:
- Finance: Manage debit balances, RTV cancellations, and monitor GR completeness, ensuring these align with KPIs for invoice matching and other finance functions.
- Marketing: Partner with marketing to enhance trade planning and support initiatives for the Loyalty Program, contributing to customer engagement efforts.
- Supply Chain: Coordinate cross-dock PO processes, GR tracking, and handle vendor inquiries to maintain smooth order flow and address supply chain challenges.