A global food and beverage company is searching for a Logistics Distribution Manager. The chosen applicant will ensure the smooth operation of daily shipments, manage relationships with 3PLs, and lead various supply chain projects. This is a hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that every day shipment executed well to fulfil customer service level
- Make sure that all goods receipt, storage and delivery at / from each DC is executed effectively in line with group quality and food safety requirement
- Optimize logistics cost structures and improve / reduce Cost to Serve, in the element of warehouse inbound & outbound, storage and transportation
- Follow the company strategy to develop relationship with 3PLs and continue to improve productivity and cost efficiency
- Corporate with 3PLs for continuous performance improvement through KPI management and best practice sharing amongst all
- Manage both oversea and domestic 3PMs for their logistics operation in performance, quality and costs
- Manage import operation from oversea 3PMs, working closely with the selected forwarders on custom clearance, shipment scheduling and quality
- Manage and lead various supply chain projects with multiple functions as Project Manager
- Design, develop and execute activities of Supply Chain Network Optimization based on Operations Master Plan
- Work with Quality Food Safety Department to retain and improve operational quality to fulfil company’s standard
- Manage internal control activities, such as DC Audit and Annual Stocktaking
- Lead and direct the team to achieve targets and contribute to company growth
- Supervise team members respectively to gain competences and to reinforce performance of both individual and team for their development
- Coaching team member for their individual growth and team development
Requirements:
Education background:
Technical Skills and Experiences required:
- Proven experience in logistics, warehouse, transportation management and 3PL management in performance, costs and quality
- Passion and some experience in people management and development experience
- Prior experience in food company is preferred but not mandatory requirement
- Skills in finding, negotiating and cooperating with external partners (e.g., 3PL)
- Experience in 3PL forwarder management for importation and customs
- Project Management and Business Process Optimization experience related to supply chain and logistics
- Design and develop supply chain network, such as new warehouse launch, warehouses migration, WMS implementation and transport optimization
- Hands-on experience and operation management on Genba (on-site) level
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with cross function team experience
- Systems, such as SAP (ERP) and WMS process experience and knowledge, system development and/or implementation experience is also preferable
- Data analysis skills for decision making
- Familiar with working with the computer (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Business level of English both in writing and speaking
- Japanese : Native level is required
Competencies to be successful on the job:
- Leadership and influencing skills to drive changes within the organization and dares to challenge and drive for transformation
- Dedication and commitment to achieving targets with Never Give Up and Outside Box Thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, collaborate and involve internal and external stakeholders
- Delivers value for company, customers and communities with high standards
- Unleash team’s potential
- Fosters collective impact through teamwork and diversity
- Understand self and strives for development
About the Company:
The company is a leading player in the global food and beverage industry, specialising in health-focused products. With a strong presence in markets worldwide, they are known for their commitment to sustainability and innovation in providing nutritious solutions to consumers.
Keywords:
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