SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
This role is responsible for leading the Logistics team in APAC towards achieving the business and supply chain KPIs. This role will be a key member of the APAC Supply Chain Leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the logistics function - which includes international transportation into APAC, Warehousing and Domestic transportation for APAC - including:
- Manages annual logistics budget
- Design, develop and implement the APAC logistics strategy to support business goals
- Evaluate and incorporate the mega trends in Logistics – including automation, visibility & digitization - into the SCJ Logistics operations
- Build a logistics team that effectively manages the operation to optimize service & cost
- Accountable for the flawless execution of the Logistics optimization program
- Proactively identify opportunities and execute plans to reduce costs
- Implement network changes to meet the overall network design blueprint
- Accountable for developing collaborative solutions with stakeholders that result in improved service and reduced cost.
- Develop relationships with logistics service providers (LSPs) and ensure performance expectations are met with a continuous focus on reducing costs through cooperative initiatives
- Establish annual goals and objectives to support strategic business initiatives, managing performance to ensure goals are met
- Manage a team of over 55 people located in multiple location across APAC
- Develop deep functional and sustainable capabilities in the team
- Foster a culture of high performance, focusing on engagement, accountability, and collaboration
- Drive year over year improvement in employee engagement
- Drive a LEAN thinking mindset
- Ensure all logistics operations are operated in full compliance to all relevant SCJ and country legal standards regarding health and, safety, environmental, dangerous goods management, transport, quality, and import / export regulations
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or other relevant discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in Logistics, LSP management & Customer Supply Chain from major multinational corporations with similar complexity; FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Industrial.
- Strong communication skills – ability to communicate with all the levels of the hierarchy
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:
- Possesses credibility, integrity and the ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders
- Strong communication skills – ability to communicate with all the levels of the hierarchy
- Exposure to implementing network redesign ideally across multiple countries.
- Well-developed commercial acumen and financial management capability.
- Has the ability to build teams and foster teamwork and enjoys working with diverse people and styles.
- Demonstrates the ability to think deeply, strategically, and quantitatively about business problems
- Forms networks of positive business relationships that enhance personal and business success
- Shows ability to facilitate networking for the key players across the organization.
- Strong analytic skills: the ability to powerfully portray data and leverage to drive continuous improvement
- Possess a deep understanding of Logistics and the relationship with other business functions.
- Prior experience in Planning, and knowledge of Manufacturing/3PM Operations will be advantageous.
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
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