3PL and Logistics Operation Manager- FMCG Cosmetics
- Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages the physical flow of products including traceability respecting all guidelines (safety, quality and environment)
- Drives delivery and improvement in logistics KPIs; identifies and escalates logistics performance issues (eg. Service issues, missing inventory, quality issues)
- Selection of suitable Logistics Service Providers and Vendor Partners, establishing and managing sound contract conditions and maintaining a beneficial working relationship with the service providers.
- Correct construction, control and management of the budget for Physical Logistics (cost budget for Physical Logistics and new investment requirements).
- Adapting to changes in the logistics scenario and/or market environment and government regulations. Dealing with unexpected Supply Chain disruptions by ensuring an adequate level of flexibility of structures and processes to meet ad-hoc customer requirements.
- Create a logistics strategy and ensure the logistics footprint is optimised considering cost-to-serve, inventory policy and customer service requirements.
- Sets and delivers the relevant KPIs for logistics.
- Identifies and drives cost saving initiatives in the area of logistics through strategic sourcing of logistics services and efficiency in operations.
- 8 + years cross-functional supply-chain experience with ≥3 years in 3PL / transportation (FMCG, pharma or cosmetics preferred).
- Deep end-to-end logistics know-how and cost-control mindset; strong negotiator, collaborator and coach.
- Fluent English and Mandarin for seamless global-local communication.
- Core competencies: Functional/Technical 4, Drive for Results 4, Project & Change Mgmt 4, Risk/Financial/Communication/Innovation ≥ 3.
- A front-row seat in a prestige beauty & dermo-cosmetic transformation.
- Global exposure with a family-owned, values-driven French company.
- Competitive package + annual bonus tied to KPIs you define.