Manager, Logistics Optimization

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 Job Summary

Execute Transportation and Warehouse optimization project following strategy

•        Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, production, sales) and external partners (3PLs, carriers) to align logistics strategies with business goals.

•        Develop and implement logistics optimization strategies, including route planning, warehouse layout, 、Warehouse location for design scope and inventory distribution

•        Conduct scenario modeling and simulations to support strategic decision-making in collaborate with BI partner

•        Lead function and cross-functional projects to streamline logistics processes and improve service levels.

Prepare the optimized strategy of supply network in collaborating with stakeholders

•        Analyze logistics networks and transportation flows to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities from data and market situations in collaborate with BI partners.

•        Prepare strategy for logistics in considered LRP and our vision.

•        Market research of logistics industry such as Warehouse, transportation and operations

Monitoring KPI and evaluation of performance for partners

•         Ensure and embed adequate KPI so that evaluate the performance for our logistics operations

•        Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as transportation cost, delivery accuracy, and inventory turnover.

•        Find improvement opportunities from facts and prepare the action plan.

•        Evaluate performance of partners and feedback to aim for further improvements

•        Acerate Visualization and digitalization of KPI such as cost, volumes with technology and scientific approach

Sourcing and supplier relationship management

•        Develop and sourcing of logistics partners following sourcing strategy.

•        Monitoring performance and feedback of performance with regular touchpoints.

•        Facilitate and implement regular bidding for logistics operation in collaborated with Global logistics services and Platform service team.

•        Promote digitalization program such as LBN and track and trace systems with suppliers.

•        Supporting on-boarding process for new vendors.

•        Contract management for vendors

•        Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals in logistics operations with suppliers.

Strengthening governance to ensure regulatory compliance with Logistics operation team

•         Ensure full compliance with Japan’s logistics‑related regulations, including the Logistics Optimization Act.

•         Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable requirements for internal teams and logistics partners.

•         Build strong partnerships with carriers to ensure compliance, operational transparency, and mutual productivity improvements.

Promote data analysis with digitalization and adaptation of new technology for logistics operation

•         Explore new technology to optimize logistics operations.

•         Facilitate installation process for new technology engaged with operation team.

•         Implement data analysis of logistics operations such as data analytics tools.

Qualifications / Compentencies

■Mandatory qualifications

Functional Competencies

-           Project management.

-           Operational capability & knowledge of logistics.

-           Strong communication and presentation skills

-           Microsoft software tools proficiency (Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Power BI)

-           Knowledge of Warehouse management, Logistics operation.

-           Knowledge optimization of logistics and supply network.

General Management Competencies

-           Builds and communicate vision and strategy (balancing strategic and tactical issues), Inclusion

-           Planning and organizing team to address matters.

-           Problem solving skills and logical thinking

-           KPI Management and visualization.

-           The person must have great sense to quantify all changes

■ Preferred qualifications

-           Operational capability & knowledge of materials management or purchasing operations

-           Sourcing and procurement (7Step sourcing strategy)

-           project management with Agile and DAMIC approach. Operational Excellence belt certification

-           Change management skills.

-           Knowledge of cutting edge technical solution for logistics

Requirements / Qualifications

■Mandates

-           Minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics operation (B2B, or B2C) or material management operation

-           Experience project related to Logistics operation or Material management.

■Preferred

-           Experience purchasing or sourcing operation

-           Project management experience in cross-functional and multi-rational environments.

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