APAC Physical Distribution Manager

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Responsibilities

• 1.Optimize logistics performance in the supply chain

• Maintain complete and accurate company spend & saving visibility on Logistics cost in Asia Pacific e.g warehousing, outbound/inbound cost etc.

• Continuously improve 3PL’s performance with regards to delivery, damage/loss, data and billing integrity, flexibility to change, complaints handling, etc.

• Lead contract review like Last Mile Provider (LMP)/installation in the Door-to-Room program, warehouses in Schiphol (KR91), ANZ (DHL), Thailand (ECL), Malaysia (Panalpina) Singapore, Vietnam/ Indonesia / Philippines /Pakistan (VIPP), Korea & Japan etc.

• Continuously explore cost-down initiatives and lead projects where appropriate:

• - Coordinate with PMG on its Forward Stocking program for MX16 in Singapore – for CT staging warehouse with DHL to support on delivery

• - Installation cost saving opportunities

• - Aligning with TransPHorm team about the warehouse consolidation program

• 2. Lead and strategize 3PL/4PL relationship

• Foster supplier relationship with key Last Mile Provider (LMPs), through Quarterly Business Review (QBRs), early supplier involvement in projects, etc.

• Secure high compliance on Lead Service Provider (LSPs) operation, with regards to contract cov-erage, risk, security, sustainability, etc.

• 3. Support corporate strategies for the company.

• Continuously provide input to Healthcare global team on Sector’s strategies.

• Project lead on Control Tower rollout for APAC

• Reinforcement on the Direct Delivery Program within Asia Pacific

• As a single point of contact to other organization on Sector-relevant matters. For example, Healthcare’s Physical Distribution Council, Forwarding & Distribution (F&D), Corporate Fiscal (on Customs), Insurance & Risk Management Department (IRMD), Export Control, etc.

• Extend assistance to Greater China & India, subject to Global team’s timeline and direction

• 4. Export Control

• Manage the Export Control Process within Region while aligning with Corporate Export Control guideline

• Closely monitor and alarm through regular review and reporting

• Work with Global Team to deploy the GTS (Global Trade System) within Region

• 5. Key Issues and Decisions

• Transformation of the current KM-focused supply chain function to a leveraged supply chain

• function across company for BC APAC.

• Increase the performance of the SCM Business Processes in BC APAC while aligning the processes set by GOSC (Global Operations & Supply Chain) / BC NA / BC EMEA

Requirements

• Degree holder of logistics management or related discipline

• At least 15 years experience in a Logistics management; and over 10 years of managerial experience with MNC

• Able to work in a highly complex/dynamic environment

• Results driven, business/customer minded

• “Get the job done mentality” and able to handle time-pressure and to set priorities

• Hands-on/practical, self-starter, Analytical, process oriented & team playing

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in English and Mandarin

• Sound knowledge of business processes and controls

• Willingness to travel