Overview

Role Mission
Manage the country Distribution & Logistics (D&L) operations including inbound & outbound freight, Customs clearance, warehousing, inventory control, value-added service, returns management, import/export, and provider management to meet internal SLA and external KPI
Plan and execute country D&L strategy by aligning with the Japan commercial teams, Asia/Global D&L leadership teams and manage to achieve budget of DC costs
Coach Japan D&L team members to ensure achieving annual goals and support individual career development plan

What You'll Do

D&L operations management

Oversee and manage the country’s day to day DC and Logistics operations to fulfill internal/external SLA/KPI Give support to team members when individuals take an ownership of executing projects Align with Global/Regional D&L strategies and ensure those are implemented in Japan Manage 3PL stakeholders at all levels to develop strong partnerships

Optimization of D&L team across regions

Proactively engage in the Regional/Global D&L team as a key player Support Regional/Global network optimization and be the “go-to” person for D&L matters to distribute products in timely and cost-effective manner Collaborate cross functionally to achieve D&L and company goals

Country DC strategy

Lead country D&L strategy and footprint Keep abreast of market developments and best practices to bring best-in-class performance to D&L Own RFP process, execution, and ensure seamless implementation

Budget management

Manage country D&L budget in AOP and align with the business strategy for business growth Review and adjust country D&L budget as necessary via quarterly Latest Estimates

People management

Coach and develop the team, grow D&L expertise in the country and establish back-up/succession plans Support the global/regional D&L initiatives and be the go-to person for all D&L matters to distribute products in the timeliest, cost efficient and most compliant manner

Deliverables and Indicators (KPIs)

Manage budgets and mitigate cost increase OTIF, CPP & SOX compliance Demonstrate effective day to day management of D&L activities in Japan Performance appraisal in people management What You'll Bring to the Table

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Experience

5-10 years’ experience in SCM/DC/Logistics function in relevant industry including 3-5 years managerial experience Retail industry preferred

Knowledge

Technical skills such as freight & warehouse, service provider management Analytical skills using MS Excel, continuous improvement, across country/culture People management and task management skills Effective presentation skills both in English and Japanese Business level language skills in reading, writing and speaking in Japanese/English Logical thinking to take proactive actions to plan ahead

Interpersonal Skills

Build sound relationships with local partners (both internal and external) and overseas colleagues Act as a head of department in a way to lead company objective (independent and collaborative) Self-driven and proactive character, taking ownership and leading own area forward Collaborative, possesses great interpersonal and communication skills and able to manage assigned responsibilities independently Results driven with excellent attention to details

Travel Requirement

Overseas business trip mainly to Asian countries (once a year) Mobility to visit DC to support operations especially during peak seasons and continuous improvement

 

Key Role Dimensions

Key Relationships

Internal

Country GM

Country Channel Directors

Regional Customer Service

Business Operations and Planning

IT and HR

Regional/Global D&L

Overseas D&L

External

Vendors such as 3PL, Freight Forwarders, Customs Broker, X-dock operator

Other service providers such as Consultancy services for annual amendment Customs clearance as necessary

People

6 employees

Geographical Area

Tokyo

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Job Category: Corporate