Distribution Director, APAC & China

LEGO Gruppe; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading toy manufacturer in Singapore is searching for a Distribution Director to lead the APAC distribution operations. In this crucial role, you will ensure cost-effective and reliable distribution while managing third-party logistics partners and fostering key relationships. We're looking for someone with extensive experience in logistics management, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive continuous improvements. Join us for a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources and benefits

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record in managing 3PLs and driving performance improvements.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG logistics challenges and managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the distribution strategy aligned with APAC growth plans.
• Manage 3PLs ensuring performance meets service level agreements.
• Drive operational excellence and develop best practices in distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Partnership

Operational Excellence

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

TMS (Transportation Management System)

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Sales and Distribution Module

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the future of distribution in one of the world’s most dynamic regions? We’re looking for a visionary Distribution Director to shape and execute distribution strategy, ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and customer-focused operations. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing team, manage strategic partnerships, and deliver operational excellence that powers growth across Asia-Pacific. If you thrive on driving results, building strong relationships, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to lead and innovate!

No relocation assistance will be offered with this position.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the distribution strategy in alignment with APAC growth plans, delivering and continuously improving cost, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Lead the team to provide governance over appointed 3PLs, ensuring performance meets service level agreements and adheres to the LEGO Group’s standards.
• Ensure cost-effective distribution operations and keep distribution spend within budget.
• Establish monthly, weekly, and daily reporting on distribution centre performance, ensuring key metrics are accurately captured.
• Partner with Business Unit stakeholders to align distribution with business requirements and support daily operations that enable sales and customer service.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate order processing at distribution centres, timely deliveries, and effective communication with Business Units and customers.
• Collaborate with the Customer Logistics team to manage customer initiatives required to serve our customers, in line with the business strategy.
• Build and maintain influential, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across APAC market groups, regional teams, and global operations.
• Partner with the Procurement team on supplier relationship management, ensuring providers deliver on contractual commitments and driving short- to long-term improvement plans.
• Drive operational excellence throughout the distribution process by developing and implementing best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and performance metrics that promote continuous improvement and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to logistics, safety, and supply chain disruptions.

Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding

The Distribution Director leads a team to manage APAC regional distribution operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable performance. This role oversees third‑party logistics (3PL) partners, monitors performance reporting, and aligns operations with business needs to support sales and customer service.

Key responsibilities include budget management, stakeholder collaboration, supplier relationship management, and driving continuous improvement in distribution processes. The role also ensures compliance with regulations and proactively mitigates risks related to logistics and supply chain disruptions.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven track record in managing 3PLs, driving performance improvements, and implementing best practices.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG‑specific logistics challenges, including high volumes, small‑order deliveries, high SKU turnover, and promotional demand spikes.
• Strong ability to establish strategic partnerships with Logistics Service Providers to drive delivery excellence and order fulfilment.
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholders in a diverse, cross‑functional environment.
• Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Proven record of leveraging data and insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• APICS certification (CLTD, CPIM, or CSCP) is a plus.
• Experience with WMS, TMS, and ERP systems; proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Knowledge of the SAP Sales and Distribution module is a plus.
• Experience leading digital transformation and sustainability initiatives in logistics is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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