Responsibilities of the Role:
- Develop comprehensive logistics strategies covering warehouse management, transportation and import/export that align with the company's overall supply chain objectives and support profitable growth, including the design and optimization of the supply network to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve responsiveness to market demands
- Ensure logistics operations are safe, efficient, and meet or exceed all regulatory and business requirements
- Implement sustainable practices within warehouse operations and transportation area to reduce environmental impact and improve long-term viability, integrating safety as a core component of our sustainability efforts
- Drive operational excellence by implementing lean principles and other continuous improvement methodologies
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through continuous improvement projects, leveraging data analysis and on-site observations, ensuring high service levels are maintained to meet customer expectations and enhance brand reputation
- Manage and optimize warehouse and transportation costs to ensure cost efficiency without compromising service levels or quality. Analysis and reporting warehouse cost
- Develop 3PL sourcing strategy that aligns with the company's objectives, understanding the requirements for successful implementation and driving readiness for execution
- Negotiate and manage 3PL contracts, ensuring that the terms are favorable and aligned with the company's strategic goals
- Manage 3PL operations through process optimization and KPI management, ensuring that service levels and cost efficiencies are maintained and improved
Requirements of the Role:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field
- Proven track record of at least 10 years in warehouse management and transportation, with a strong background in strategic planning and execution within the logistics area
- Excellent experience of leading large warehouse management and 3PL warehouse/transportation management
- Supply chain management sys application/development experience, SAP, SNP, WMS
- Experience in managing costs, cash flow, and service levels within a warehouse environment, with a proven ability to use data to drive decision-making and cost savings
- Experience in freight forwarding, especially with ocean freight export shipping
- Experience with bidding and managing suppliers, including negotiating contracts and building strong vendor relationships
- Excellent analytical skills and a proven ability to manage 3PL partnerships effectively
- Experience with leading complex, cross functional projects (including setting scope, reaching consensus, successful execution, and presenting results)