Senior Logistics Specialist APAC

About the role

Responsible for supporting overseas sales organizations in APAC region with building a strong logistics fulfillment capability (inbound logistics, customs clearance, warehousing and outbound logistics) to support the APAC regional sales growth.

Understand local market dynamics and able to shape a logistics strategy and footprint that is able to support the business needs at competitive costs.

Act as project manager for 3PL tendering and contract negotiations. Join quarterly performance reviews with key 3PL’s to drive continuous improvement and learn industry best practices that Midea can apply in different markets.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Office Location: 158 Cecil Street

Job description

1. Support BU definition of their local logistics strategy and identify internal and external capability gaps.
2. Design warehouse footprint that balances service levels and costs, both for B2B customers and B2C
3. Negotiate contracts, incl. services description/rates/KPI’s that rewards exceptional performance.
4. Ability to manage performance and build strong partnerships with 3PL’s to support strong business growth.
5. Good knowledge and understanding of import, export, customs regulations and international trade compliance and shipping procedures. Can partner with Chinese factories and local country teams to resolve import issues and get containers delivered on time.
6. Ensure 3PL’s execute regular reconciliation between physical stock and system stock through cycle counting and rigorous investigation of discrepancies.
7. Coach local logistics team on how to manage daily operations with 3PL’s and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years regional working experience in Logistics, managing 3PL contracts and performance
• Experience managing a warehouse is strongly preferred
• Must have experience with overseas logistics management
• Able to travel once per quarter within APAC, each time being 3-5 business days.

Degree and Language 学历&语言

• Min. Bachelor degree in Supply Chain management or equivalent
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written. Chinese language skills is a nice to have.

Personal Traits 综合素质

• Strong analytical skills
• Able to build constructive working relationships with people from different countries and cultures
• Exhibit entrepreneurship and motivation to deliver results