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Logistics Specialist - Japan
Apply now »Date: Apr 30, 2022
Location: CHITA GUN Aichi, Aichi, JP, 470-2341
Company: Lubrizol Corporation
ROLE:
- 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:
- Logistics Operation activities with 3rd party logistics (3PL) in Japan, drive best practices and standardized procedures.
- 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.
- and actively engage with cross function partners such as Planning, Operations and Customer Service to drive process optimization and cost efficiency.
- 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):
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 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
- Main Core Competencies:
- Seek new and better approaches to their work
- Analytical and good problem solving
- Deliver Results
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- 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
- Language Skill:
- Fluent in Japanese and English (verbal and written)
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