Manager, ASEAN Distribution Operations
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Our client is a listed organization in the US and London stock exchange. They are a leading one-source supplier of interconnect products, including electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnect solutions, switches and application tooling.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide overall direction and management of the ASEAN distribution operations (i.e., outsourced warehouse operations, inter-company / import material planning and logistics.) Establish and implement programs and initiatives to support the Company’s overall strategic objectives (i.e., improve customer delivery and quality performance and operating profitability).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manages all aspect of the distribution operations for ASEAN (i.e., outsourced warehouse operations, inter-company / import material planning and logistics.). Develop performance measurements / metrics and monitor and report progress against the corporate objectives. |
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Overall responsibility for implementing global system initiatives at the distribution operations. Works with the project teams on global systems implementation projects such as SAP drop-ship or transportation module. |
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Participate, as required, on the global logistic council and freight teams and leverage its global transportation volume. Ensure compliance with the global preferred carriers and planned mode of transportation. Lead or participate as necessary with the Global Product Divisions in contract negotiations and performance reviews for local or regional transportation service providers. |
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Provide day-to-day management of the inter-company/import materials planning activities for the ASEAN distribution operations (material planners will be aligned with the Global Product Divisions). |
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Responsible for compliance with security and safety regulations for the ASEAN warehouse and logistics operations. Ensure that all required customs documentation is prepared for all outbound shipments. Provide support to the Global Product Divisions on regional and/or local custom compliance. |
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Work with the Global Product Divisions and Sales and Marketing to improve customer delivery performance. Participate in the design and implementation of customer supply chain solutions such as JIT and customer hub or drop-ship programs. |
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Develop and implement supply chain projects such as EDI/ASN with key forwarders or RF programs to reduce transportation costs and customer complaints and improve warehouse operations. |
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Participate on global teams, as appropriate, to study, evaluate and make recommendations to optimize its global shared warehouse operations (distribution centers) and customer inventory hubs footprint. |
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Promotes the implementation of “best practices” as it relates to logistic and warehouse management. |
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in materials, logistics or related discipline. Strong preference for MBA.
- Minimum 10 years experience in transportation/logistics industry or operations management with experience in logistics or warehousing and material planning
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player.
- High degree of integrity, both personally and professionally.
- Intellectually bright and confident in abilities.
- Proven capability to function well in international environments.
- A sense of urgency and high energy level.
- Excellent communication skills, a good listener.
- Overseas traveling is required.
If you meet the above criteria, please email your detailed resume in MS Word format to: