Manager Distribution-China

Kennametal View all jobs

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10,000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.Responsibilities:Operational Excellence
  • Achieve or exceed safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, service, cost, quality, compliance, and Lean performance targets.
  • Oversee daily distribution operations across the Asia Pacific region (China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand).
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment through regular inspections, strong safety practices, and effective incident investigation and corrective actions.
Cross Functional Communication & Coordination
  • Serve as the liaison between regional sales, customer service, and global supply planning teams to support execution of inventory policies and service strategies.
  • Communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to regional and global stakeholders.
People Leadership
  • Lead and develop a team of approximately 9 direct reports and 30 total employees.
  • Foster an environment of trust, respect, open communication, and strong employee relations.
  • Coach and develop team members to support capability growth and future talent movement.
Cost, Transportation & Warehouse Management
  • Manage regional transportation spend of approx. USD $8M/year in partnership with Global Sourcing to mitigate inflationary pressures and improve cost efficiency.
  • Oversee Warehouse & Distribution spend of approx. USD $20M/year (including freight) and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Support initiatives to improve on time delivery performance in the region.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree (4 year) plus an advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in logistics or distribution, including regional exposure.
  • Strong analytical ability and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to make decisions using detailed analysis, structured reasoning, and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and influence cross functional teams.
  • Strong communication skills and experience representing the company to external partners.
As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

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