Manager - Logistics Operations - Apparel/Fashion Industry

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive and manage the smooth execution of all factories to destination port logistics operations and to ensure that the defined logistics SOPs are followed diligently

- Proactively evaluate the performance and execution of the end-to-end global transportation activities (ex-factory to Destination) across different ship modes are and provide an executive summary to Management where issues, process development or re-engineering is needed.

- Ensure to achieve the given operational KPIs.

- Establish continuous improvement process/performance reviews with the markets, factories and the LO to drive operational efficiency related to transport logistics.

- Document the process requirements and service deliverables in Standard Operating Procedures and/or Service Level Agreements and ensure that the agreed processes and service are implemented and executed successfully in the day-to-day operations and within the scope of contractual agreements.

- Work closely with the markets as well as with the Sourcing Organizations and make sure local requirements are well understood and safeguarded in the day-to-day business

- Manage the new implementation operationally by the new tender (ocean/air/truck/train) led by carrier management team

- Contribute to the implementation of new transportation solutions for the market's supply chain and commercial organizations while supporting the needs of the business.

- Standardize, align and constantly re-assess global transport requirements on vendor portfolio, operational processes and connectivity / data processes.

- Identify and contribute to deliver opportunities for cost reductions and service level improvements including opportunities to support business growth.

- Support in establishing agreed logistics processes, KPI's and cost reduction targets.

- Support supply chain projects from an operations and process point of view.

- Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

- Excellent language proficiency; multi-lingual abilities in another languages preferred

- A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, logistics, planning, supply chain, information systems, or operations; MBA a plus

- 5 year work experience, ideally in an apparel/fashion supply chain management or a fast-moving logistics environment, particularly related to supplier/contract, project and supply chain management including an overall logistics responsibility.

- Experience in multi-national transportation logistics and project management with the drive and energy to implement change.