This position is a professional management role that require to lead a DI (Direct Import) / Warehouse Operation to transform company strategy of best-in-class supply chain in managing the shipment as per customer’s required shipping instruction, documentation, on-time delivery and ensure all DI shipment / Warehouse shipment on time delivery as per customer’s expectation and avoid any impact to the direct import sales revenue and executing continuous internal / external process improvement.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES: KEY OUTPUTS AND MEASUREMENTS

• Manage daily operation for Inbound and Outbound shipment to overseas customers, China customers and intercompany orders.
• Asia Hub Warehouse Management
• Multiple Countries Consolidation Management
• Supplier Development Strategy
• Freight Management (Freight Bidding, Freight Cost Negotiation and Cost Control)

Interaction / Relationship

• APO Leadership team
• BU Leadership team (Manager and Director)
• Managers/Directors in Suppliers and Service Providers

Leadership & Influence (For managerial level)

• Subject matter expert in logistics planning
• Manage a team of professionals in executing operation excellence to logistics management
• Demonstrate leadership, planning and people development

Education, Qualification and training

• Bachelor degree or above in Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics (MBA is preferred)
• Recognized professional accreditation professional international logistics or professional management is preferred

Experience or skills required

• require advance knowledge and experience in sea freight, air freight, China domestic delivery arrangement, in and out China customs knowledge and this person will require to manage inventory from Asia Bonded warehouse to our warehouse in Canada, EMEA and to US door.
• At least 12 years working experience in Logistics with relevant industry/function with at least 5 years of people management experience and 3PL/Carrier Management experience (MNC is preferred)
• Advanced working knowledge of ERP system, set up and processes (Oracle is preferred)
• Advanced skill on PC and Microsoft Application especially Excel and Word document
• Excellent command in both spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin is an advantage)
• Experienced in business process improvement
• Experienced in managing and motivating personnel

Specialised knowledge or skills required

• Logistics Planning
• 3PL/Carrier Management
• Project Management skill with Lean or Six Sigma experience