Logistics Director, APAC CHK

Brenntag; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distribution company in Singapore is seeking a Logistics Director to lead logistics strategy in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in regional logistics management, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a competency in SAP. Responsibilities include optimizing logistics activities, managing freight and warehousing, and driving continuous improvement of logistics processes. This role offers an opportunity to make strategic impacts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years' hands-on experience in regional logistics management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement supply chain and service strategies.
• Prior experience in supply chain team management with Chemical, FMCG, or Distribution MNCs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute APAC Logistics Strategy.
• Lead internal teams and external partners to optimize logistics activities.
• Manage inbound freight, import clearance, warehousing, and local logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree or above

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our team in Singapore currently has an opening for a Logistics Director, APAC CHK

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTION

Logistics process owner in Asia Pacific region, tomanage inbound freight, import clearance, warehousing, local logistics, and value-addedservices.

UNIT FUNCTION :

Lead the functional management of internal teamsand external partners executing the different logistics activities. Deliverstellar performance, tracking and continuous improvement in the areas of cost,shrinkage, OTIF, customer satisfaction and safety. Be the regional SPOC (SinglePoint of Contact) to coordinate responses and communication in times ofsignificant global logistics disruptions. Work collaboratively with APAC SCteams to drive operational excellence, optimization and profitable growth ofour APAC business.

DUTIES

• Develop and execute APAC Logistics Strategy
• Develop APAC Logistics governance, framework, organization and competencies, customer-centric culture, and KPIs at regional and country level
• Be the champion of continuous improvement in APAC Logistics, applying best practices, standards, and leverage tools and digital technology in driving excellence
• Be a subject matter expert in Logistics (particularly 3PL management) and business partner to stakeholders
• Manage inbound freight, import clearance and exports, warehousing, value-added services and local logistics
• Accountable for contributing to cost, availability (OTIF), lead-time and customer satisfaction targets for the region, partnering with other stakeholders to ensure process and metrics in place to improve control
• Deliver performance metrics for the region with regards to logistics costs, shrinkage, lead times and customer satisfaction
• Provide clear summary of high-level risks and opportunities to Business Unit leadership for action planning

YOUR PROFILE

• More than 15 years' hands-on experience in regional logistics management
• Competent SAP user
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communications, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement supply chain and service strategies, initiatives, and lead transformation within organization
• Prior experience in supply chain team management with a Chemical, FMCG, or Distribution MNCs is highly-valued
• Ability to balance long-term strategic direction with day-to-day operational challenges and requirements.
• Ability to create functional and scalable systems and processes,
• Competency in continuously improving status quo
• Eye for details with strong stakeholder management skills,
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to present analyzed information concisely
• Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-changing environment
• Proven track record of strong talent management

EDUCATION LEVEL : With university degree or above

ADDITIONALINFORMATION :

Demonstratea willingness to actively commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time,talent, and best efforts to accomplish organizational goals. Facilitatesagreement using good interpersonal skills – Gets partners' agreement to supportideas or take partnership-orientated action; uses sound rationale to explainvalue of actions.