Logistics Manager

The role will coordinate the relationship with outsourcing company (Customer Service and 3PL) , interacting with key stakeholders to ensure that our products are safely stored and transported from sourcing location to our clients.

Client Details

The company is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. The company operates in 23 production sites worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries.

Description

This role has a primary responsibility to manage Logistics and Customer Service for Japan
markets, operating through local outsourcing company (Customer Service and 3PL). Also this
role has a primary responsibility to develop logistics and customer service capabilities in Japan

• Responsible for team management and train team member(s) to grow as professional Logistics & Customer Service person(s);
• Act as reference point towards global COEs framework and practices,
• Act as Key Users for systems and process innovation for its areas of responsibility.
• Manage all logistics and customer service related activities for new launch products
• Create and maintain local SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Ensure that customs procedures are applied and respected.
• Coordinate operations with third party warehouses in Japan.
• Manage partners for logistic support activities specific for Japan, leveraging Procurement support.
• Manage inventory levels within Japan with local demand planner.
• Responsible for analyzing the field of Logistics related data and performance and make mid or long term resolution plan to seek further efficiency
• Responsible for management of 3PL vendors; (Share company target & Vision, Set KPI and monthly management, Seek operation improvement,etc.)
• Responsible for logistic cost control; (Control logistic cost, Reduce air freight, Optimize the Logistics cost, etc)
• Create and maintain local SOPs (Standard operating procedures).
• Ensure that customer data processing and order procedures are optimized and respected, and systems are timely updated

Job Offer

• Competitive package, great work environment, excellent career path !
• Hybrid Work
• Insurance

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Maribeth Mockovak on +XX XXXX XXXX (NS phone number)

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead 3PL vendors, other departments
• Able to multi-task various projects at one time
• Ability to effectively challenge status quo
• Structured and detailed in their approach to tasks and projects
• Ability to manage desired outcomes
• SAP or other ERP skills
• Strong analytical skiils (Strong excel skill is must: Vlookup、Pivot、Sumif)
• Business Japanese and Fluency of English is a must, knowledge of another language is a plus
• +5 years relevant experience in SCM area. (FMCG industry and/or Chamical industry a plus)