What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Logistics Solutions position at Yusen Logistics?
Overview:
The General Manager- Logistics Solutions manages a team whom leads and supports solution design, implementation activities for new and existing clients as well as continuous improvement and business process improvement activities in existing Yusen operations nationwide. He/She will report to VP of Business Development and work closely with Operations leaders while focusing on long-term client development
Able to travel on extensive business travel when needed during assigned projects. Approx. 25% Travel.
Benefits
About Yusen Logistics (Americas)
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Salary: $105,628 - $185,582 eligible for bonus program
The General Manager- Logistics Solutions manages a team whom leads and supports solution design, implementation activities for new and existing clients as well as continuous improvement and business process improvement activities in existing Yusen operations nationwide. He/She will report to VP of Business Development and work closely with Operations leaders while focusing on long-term client development
The primary purposes of this role are:
- Lead the modeling of solutions for new accounts, based on process mapping and Activity Based-Cost model
- Drive revenue, market share and margin growth in line with the business plan and leads business development initiatives that are consistent with the company’s overall strategy.
- Supervise new Business Implementation for Warehousing opportunities.
- Lead assigned projects (new account implementations and business transitions)
- Work with local operations to identify and prioritize cost, efficiency, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
- Ensures that all divisional activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations
- Stakeholder in marketing strategy and maintains close contact with major business customers; participates in direct calls on new and/or existing customers
- Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, rates and establishes marketing goals/campaigns to ensure market share & profitability
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This role will heavily interact with the entire Contracts Logistics division team, local operations and IT as well as the corporate Supply chain team.
- Provide engineered solutions (Design initial solution, layout, Process flow mapping) and use Activity Based Costing, Create customer proposals,
- Intercommunication with BD/Bid Owner and On-site presentation. Negotiate with customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes. Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency
- Ensure implementations align with current defined operational best practices and standard processes
- Operational Stabilization, Business Process Improvement
- Support local operational stabilization activities as required to support internally or externally identified performance issues. Support Operations as needed in implementing and monitoring Total Quality programs and Kaizen methodology to drive business process improvement activities
- Act as a neutral interface between Yusen operations and client to drive operational improvements as needed
- Develop base case and root cause analysis
- Work with local operations to identify and prioritize action items or improvement initiatives
- Support the implementation of improvement initiatives
- Monitor improvement initiatives to ensure expected results.
- Assist local operations in identifying and prioritizing local and nationwide logistics initiatives
- Identify and implement cost improvement opportunities
- Identification of inventory improvement initiatives
- Assist in identification of IT improvement initiatives to support operations
- Support internal business case development for logistics initiatives
- Monitor to ensure area operational compliance with best practices and processes
- 5 plus year’s years of proven track record in support of Logistics Operations, and/or Logistics Process Engineering
- Required Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management or Administration.
- Strong Computer skills knowledge Office 360, Microsoft office, Teams, etc.
- Strong knowledge of process engineering and optimization.
- Project Management and Implementation skills.
- Solution Design experience a plus
- Knowledge of Manhattan Scale WMS as well as transloading system is a plus.
- Able to work under pressure and self motivate in a fast pace environment while managing a healthy worklife balance.
- Decision maker and driven by result. Places great emphasis on customer focus (internal as well as external customers)
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work across an organization
- Team player and team builder
Able to travel on extensive business travel when needed during assigned projects. Approx. 25% Travel.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Benefits
Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
- 401k with a company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.
Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.
About Yusen Logistics (Americas)
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
www.yusen-logistics.com/
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Salary : $105,628 - $185,582
