Title: Distribution Center Manager
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Solidly reporting to SEA Logistics Manager (and dotted to Plant Manager) the Distribution Center Manager will be responsible for managing the whole set of Logistics and Warehousing activities of a green-field project and, he/she will also have direct control on customs clearance, import and export transportation and distribution and on new projects deployment.
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As Project Manager (2023):
- Ensure the Distribution Center operates at peak efficiency by supervising, organising, directing, and training Operations, Transportation and Project Management teams (more than 20 employees and 200 operators);
- Manage daily activities of the Distribution Center matching loads, scheduling shipments, ensuring on time pick-up and delivery, ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met;
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and budgeting resources to support business growth;
- Deploy business growth projects, managing space requirements, defining layout and equipment, building action plans and implementing WMS (SAP);
- Manage forwarders and service providers, evaluating their performance to drive improvement and cost savings with procurement team;
- Maintain warehouse staff job results and develop people by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results;
- Support continuous improvement on productivity and volumes growth through implementation of automations and lean concepts
Must have
- Minimum of 10 years working experience in Logistics/Warehouse Operations and Project Management;
- Masters' Degree in Logistic Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent;
- Highly analytical, KPI driven and robust strategic mindset;
- Ability to work independently and to deploy detailed action plans from general objectives;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and capability of effectively manage projects & people;
- Experience in project management and roll out, including but not limited to the organizational & people change management areas;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite;