Company Description

Within H&M, our Logistics network ensures a seamless, flexible, and swift distribution process, by delivering products to our stores and online customers, every single day. Working as part of a demand-driven, efficient, circular supply chain, our dynamic logistics teams are consciously committed to, and guided by our values.  We work with scalable and innovative technical solutions, with our customer in mind. We don’t just go with the flow- we manage it, together with our service-focused, competent, motivated teams around the world.

Simply put, our Logistics function ensures the right product arrives at the right place, at the right time, with the right quality and at the right cost within all channels– with the least possible impact on the environment. Welcome to Logistics!

Job Description

As APAC warehouse contract manager, you will provide commercial expertise to the APAC logistics organisation to optimise business value with our external partners and drive performance in both cost and customer services.

Main responsibilities include:

Contract life-cycle management - to maintain contract standards in line with global best practice, local laws and regulations. Secure that contracts & business cases are presented, approved, and signed according to the set approval limits, deadlines, and mandates.Responsible for tracking and the compliance of all current agreements in APAC.Act as representative to local and global legal team on behalf of logistics to ensure effective cooperation.Collaborate closely with different functions to review and develop commercial standards/ terms/frameworks in contracts.Timely report any potential cost impact arising from contract negotiations to controlling function.Drive value and profitability by identifying potentials.Responsible to provide and drive clear standards for supplier selection, negotiation and contracting within the region in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.Lead negotiations with suppliers and service providers (including: Warehousing, and support with leases on a need to basis.). Support with running large scale tenders when needed.Evaluate options, risks, potentials and provide recommendations to improve on contract conditions during tenders and prolongations.Evaluate the flexibility needs in contracts (termination clauses, amendments, prolongations, indexation, fixed costs vs. vol. commitment) and risk mitigation plans.Monitor and analyse spend data per vendor and ensure that costs are in line with signed contracts.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have deep logistics expertise in negotiations, contract setups, vendor relationship management and procurement. You also have a strong understanding of vendor requirements, as well as compliance of global standards and local legislation, sustainability and performance criteria.

Skills required

Contract management experience and results driven with good problem-solving skills to drive profitabilityExcellent stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate to reach desired outcomeStrong negotiator with good understanding of global policies, standards, and local legislationStrong analytical and financial understandingResilient, decisive and action orientedStrategic planning and long-term visionExcellent communication skills

Additional Information

The APAC region includes Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. You will become a part of the Logistic APAC team and report directly to the Regional Commercial Manager. Preferred location for the position is Hong Kong.

Please submit your application not later than January 31st, 2025.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!