Logistics Warehouse & Project Management Manager

Job description

Primary purpose of the role:
• Improve logistics operation in quality, cost and performance, covering warehouse and transportation
• Project management for supply chain / logistics as Project Manager
• Design and develop Supply Chain Network to secure company future growth for short, middle and long term
• Develop a team of talents

Main responsibilities:
• Ensure that every day shipment executed well to fulfil customer service level
• Make sure that all goods receipt, storage and delivery at / from each DC is executed effectively in line with group quality and food safety requirement
• Optimize logistics cost structures and improve / reduce Cost to Serve, in the element of warehouse inbound & outbound, storage and transportation
• Follow the company strategy to develop relationship with 3PLs and continue to improve productivity and cost efficiency
• Corporate with 3PLs for continuous performance improvement through KPI management and best practice sharing amongst all
• Manage both oversea and domestic 3PMs for their logistics operation in performance, quality and costs
• Manage import operation from oversea 3PMs, working closely with the selected forwarders on custom clearance, shipment scheduling and quality
• Manage and lead various supply chain projects with multiple functions as Project Manager
• Design, develop and execute activities of Supply Chain Network Optimization based on Operations Master Plan
• Work with Quality Food Safety Department to retain and improve operational quality to fulfil our company's standard
• Manage internal control activities, such as DC Audit and Annual Stocktaking
• Lead and direct the team to achieve targets and contribute to company growth
• Supervise team members respectively to gain competences and to reinforce performance of both individual and team for their development
• Coaching team member for their individua growth and team development

Education background:
• University Graduate

Technical Skills and Experiences required:
• Proven experience in logistics, warehouse, transportation management and 3PL management in performance, costs and quality
• Passion and some experience in people management and development experience
• Prior experience in food company is preferred but not mandatory requirement
• Skills in finding, negotiating and cooperating with external partners (e.g., 3PL)
• Experience in 3PL forwarder management for importation and customs
• Project Management and Business Process Optimization experience related to supply chain and logistics
• Design and develop supply chain network, such as new warehouse launch, warehouses migration, WMS implementation and transport optimization
• Hands-on experience and operation management on Genba (on-site) level
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with cross function team experience
• Systems, such as SAP (ERP) and WMS process experience and knowledge, system development and/or implementation experience is also preferable
• Data analysis skills for decision making
• Familiar with working with the computer (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Business level of English both in writing and speaking
• Japanese : Native level is required

Competencies to be successful on the job:
• Leadership and influencing skills to drive changes within the organization and dares to challenge and drive for transformation
• Dedication and commitment to achieving targets with Never Give Up and Outside Box Thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate, collaborate and involve internal and external stakeholders
• Delivers value for our company, customers and communities with high standards
• Unleash team’s potential
• Fosters collective impact through teamwork and diversity
• Understand self and strives for development

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food &
beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized
Nutrition. At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with
our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the
health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused
categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.
Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan.
http://www.danone.co.jp/
Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability
/ Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity
and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We
recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of
openness