Logistics Specialist - Japan

ROLE:

12. Manage the logistics operations in Japan, responsibilities include Road Transportation, Warehousing, Marine and Terminal.

• Ensure Logistics processes meet or exceed targeted levels of customer satisfaction, delivery, quality and cost performance.
   
   
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
  13. Logistics Operation activities with 3rd party logistics (3PL) in Japan, drive best practices and standardized procedures.
  5. and maintain performance of Logistics Service Providers (LSP) as aligned to business goals, setup KPIs and standard operation procedures with LSP as needed.

• Provide insight on local logistics regulatory environment as well as industry trend, collaborate with Logistics Procurement to define sourcing strategy to ensure sustainable logistics performance with competitive edge.
• Collaborate with Functional Subject Matter Experts such as Global Trade Compliance, Transportation Compliance to ensure operation compliance.
  1. and actively engage with cross function partners such as Planning, Operations and Customer Service to drive process optimization and cost efficiency.
  2. Logistics continuous improvement project, identify and promote new technologies and work methods to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.

• Support Logistics and Warehousing network study.
• Other regional supply chain projects assigned by line manager
   
   
  REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):
   

1. Education：

• Bachelor’s degree

1. Experience：
    

• At least 5 years working experience in logistics.
• Experience in vendor management of freight forwarders, Customs brokers, Warehouse and Transportation.
• Experience in Chemical industry or related industry is preferred

1. Main Core Competencies：
    

• Seek new and better approaches to their work
• Analytical and good problem solving
• Deliver Results
• Initiative
• Teamwork

1. Knowledge, technical/professional skill:

• Good data analysis skills, Excel and SAP
• Project Management
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• TQM, Lean Management will be a plus
• Hands-on, willing to work under pressure

1. Language Skill:

• Fluent in Japanese and English (verbal and written)