Regional Logistics Manager

Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Logistics Manager

Work with the client Senior Logistics Manager to:

- Implement global transportation strategy utilising clients global transportation management system.

- Communicate and train local operations on Global Logistics Data Standards & Processes

- Develop and execute Annual Operating Logistics Plan

- Lead efficiency projects to delivery net productivity improvements

- Develop and implement Regional Ground & Customs Brokerage strategy utilising the global logistics standards.

- Own regional ground competitive tension planning & execution

- Point of escalation for on-going logistics provider issues

- Logistics Training, Education & Development

- Lead Regional Operational Reviews continuous improvement (relationship management)

- Strong communication, analytical and leadership to drive continuous improvement.

- Deal with ambiguity, think critically, to deliver solutions in support of operational excellence.

- Oversee and/or execute the data analytics required to enable continuous operational improvement and alignment with Clients business system.

- Work closely with business unit Operations Leaders across the region to identify mode specific cost savings opportunities and implement long-term, sustainable solutions to improve supply chain performance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

- Bachelors degree in business, transportation, supply chain, or related field or equivalent experience.

- At least 7 years experience in logistics or transportation management with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional logistics providers.

- Demonstrate an ability to drive operational change by working and excelling in a team environment. Demonstrate an ability to interact across all levels of management within and outside the organisation.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential.

- Appropriate communication skills to ensure proper communication with Client leadership as well as local plant operations. Fluent in English

- Relentless pursuit of root cause identification and resolution.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

- Strong project management skills including analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Position requires regional and international travel (30%)

- Ability to travel to the United States.