Logistics Manager

Job Purpose

To provide end to end responsibility for all Logistics (warehousing and transportation) for CHB (Multi BUs) by allowing maximum operational flexibility according to customer service, quality, HSES and cost targets for a specific site(s) 
To manage and lead entire finished goods chains from production sites to customer’s sites, including all nationwide logistics, warehouses, replenishments, distributions with compliance to company HSE-S; control inventory accuracy, at the lowest cost to serve as well as provide better service to customers than competitors.
To manage owned resources and outsourcing suppliers to ensure that they can deliver businesses requirements as well as to anticipate resource for business growth.

Key Accountabilities

HSE-S Management:
For Warehouse: responsibility for management of Finished Goods Warehouse both inside CHB site & external 3PL warehouses, maintaining 5S, HSES, Gemba, BBS.
Responsibility for HSES SAQ 4.2- Supply Chain Aspects
Distribution emergency response and distribution drills for transporters and warehouses.
Plan and execute audit hauliers, tracking the pending items and follow through to ensure it get done.
HSES & Sustainability: Establish a culture and build processes in logistics to meet the HSES & Sustainability goals. Target zero injuries with implementation of LSR, BBS, PSM & other initiatives driving the site HSES improvement plans.

Warehouse Management:
Supervise warehouse employees and oversee daily operations complied with Thai regulation and AN HSES policy (Life saving rules, BBS, 5S…).  Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
Responsible for organising the safe and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of warehoused goods.
Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.  Responsible for stock accuracy and conduct cycle count and stock take following AN policy and procedures.
Manage the Chromascan process and procedures to align on stock availability schedule and quality.
Setting up WH layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, expired stock, aging stock…)
Inspect condition of tools and equipment and machinery used in the warehouse.

Distribution Management:
Local Contract manager for all 3rd party logistics services covering the provisions of transport, including invoice approval.  Conduct annual Haulier audit as AN requirement.
Responsible to establish Distribution emergency response and distribution drills for transporters and warehouses.
Monitor and track spending, provide feedback to Managers where the cost is up charged, take action to improve it.
Manage customer service requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
Oversee daily routes and improve route plans to ensure timely deliveries as well as cost optimization/cost savings.  Plan and schedule deliveries to meet customer needs.
Responsible for company’s budget planning and performance monitoring, continuous improvement on efficiency and be aware of external influences that may require the company to respond to at all times.
Analysing data to assess performance, discover logistical problems and devise plans for improvements.
Set distribution goals and plan and manage distribution operations to achieve the set goals.
Manage the process of export to comply with international trading term as well as Thai customs on import-export regulation.

Key Activities

People Management:
Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling. 
Responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of its people and other resources within a business unit.
Develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and quality.
Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

CAPEX/OPEX management:
Responsible for the management of the Logistics budget (Safety, quality, costs, delivery & people).
Plan and ensure logistic capacity to deliver demand using available best practices technology, including regular assessment on number of transporters & storage capacity through site logistics Capability update. Develop and obtain approval of logistic capital plan & lead execution of capex budgets within logistics.
 

Experience

University level, Bachelor degree Technical/Industrial Degree with added advantage of Masters/diploma in business management, 
8-10 years of logistics experience, driven project management & led the logistics function leading a team of min 5 employees in the last 2 years.
Experience of CI practices. 
Any industry that has manufacturing and distribution environment, preferable consumers/chemical industries

Other Skills: 
Good Communication skills fluent in English language, 
Strong values on customer focus.
Deliver on commitment.
Passion for excellence and winning together with core values on safety.
Sustainability and integrity.
Excellent analytical and numeric skills are essential as well as presentational skills.
Excellent communicator and have experience of managing people.