Manager, Logistics Optimization
Job Description
**Job Summary**
Execute Transportation and Warehouse optimization project following strategy
* Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, production, sales) and external partners (3PLs, carriers) to align logistics strategies with business goals.
* Develop and implement logistics optimization strategies, including route planning, warehouse layout, 、Warehouse location for design scope and inventory distribution
* Conduct scenario modeling and simulations to support strategic decision-making in collaborate with BI partner
* Lead function and cross-functional projects to streamline logistics processes and improve service levels.
Prepare the optimized strategy of supply network in collaborating with stakeholders
* Analyze logistics networks and transportation flows to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities from data and market situations in collaborate with BI partners.
* Prepare strategy for logistics in considered LRP and our vision.
* Market research of logistics industry such as Warehouse, transportation and operations
Monitoring KPI and evaluation of performance for partners
* Ensure and embed adequate KPI so that evaluate the performance for our logistics operations
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as transportation cost, delivery accuracy, and inventory turnover.
* Find improvement opportunities from facts and prepare the action plan.
* Evaluate performance of partners and feedback to aim for further improvements
* Acerate Visualization and digitalization of KPI such as cost, volumes with technology and scientific approach
Sourcing and supplier relationship management
* Develop and sourcing of logistics partners following sourcing strategy.
* Monitoring performance and feedback of performance with regular touchpoints.
* Facilitate and implement regular bidding for logistics operation in collaborated with Global logistics services and Platform service team.
* Promote digitalization program such as LBN and track and trace systems with suppliers.
* Supporting on-boarding process for new vendors.
* Contract management for vendors
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals in logistics operations with suppliers.
Strengthening governance to ensure regulatory compliance with Logistics operation team
* Ensure full compliance with Japan's logistics‑related regulations, including the Logistics Optimization Act.
* Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable requirements for internal teams and logistics partners.
* Build strong partnerships with carriers to ensure compliance, operational transparency, and mutual productivity improvements.
Promote data analysis with digitalization and adaptation of new technology for logistics operation
* Explore new technology to optimize logistics operations.
* Facilitate installation process for new technology engaged with operation team.
* Implement data analysis of logistics operations such as data analytics tools.
**Qualifications / Compentencies**
■Mandatory qualifications
Functional Competencies
- Project management.
- Operational capability & knowledge of logistics.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Microsoft software tools proficiency (Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Power BI)
- Knowledge of Warehouse management, Logistics operation.
- Knowledge optimization of logistics and supply network.
General Management Competencies
- Builds and communicate vision and strategy (balancing strategic and tactical issues), Inclusion
- Planning and organizing team to address matters.
- Problem solving skills and logical thinking
- KPI Management and visualization.
- The person must have great sense to quantify all changes
■ Preferred qualifications
- Operational capability & knowledge of materials management or purchasing operations
- Sourcing and procurement (7Step sourcing strategy)
- project management with Agile and DAMIC approach. Operational Excellence belt certification
- Change management skills.
- Knowledge of cutting edge technical solution for logistics
**Requirements / Qualifications**
■Mandates
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics operation (B2B, or B2C) or material management operation
- Experience project related to Logistics operation or Material management.
■Preferred
- Experience purchasing or sourcing operation
- Project management experience in cross-functional and multi-rational environments.
**Skills:**
Cost Management; People Management
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Execute Transportation and Warehouse optimization project following strategy
* Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, production, sales) and external partners (3PLs, carriers) to align logistics strategies with business goals.
* Develop and implement logistics optimization strategies, including route planning, warehouse layout, 、Warehouse location for design scope and inventory distribution
* Conduct scenario modeling and simulations to support strategic decision-making in collaborate with BI partner
* Lead function and cross-functional projects to streamline logistics processes and improve service levels.
Prepare the optimized strategy of supply network in collaborating with stakeholders
* Analyze logistics networks and transportation flows to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities from data and market situations in collaborate with BI partners.
* Prepare strategy for logistics in considered LRP and our vision.
* Market research of logistics industry such as Warehouse, transportation and operations
Monitoring KPI and evaluation of performance for partners
* Ensure and embed adequate KPI so that evaluate the performance for our logistics operations
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as transportation cost, delivery accuracy, and inventory turnover.
* Find improvement opportunities from facts and prepare the action plan.
* Evaluate performance of partners and feedback to aim for further improvements
* Acerate Visualization and digitalization of KPI such as cost, volumes with technology and scientific approach
Sourcing and supplier relationship management
* Develop and sourcing of logistics partners following sourcing strategy.
* Monitoring performance and feedback of performance with regular touchpoints.
* Facilitate and implement regular bidding for logistics operation in collaborated with Global logistics services and Platform service team.
* Promote digitalization program such as LBN and track and trace systems with suppliers.
* Supporting on-boarding process for new vendors.
* Contract management for vendors
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals in logistics operations with suppliers.
Strengthening governance to ensure regulatory compliance with Logistics operation team
* Ensure full compliance with Japan's logistics‑related regulations, including the Logistics Optimization Act.
* Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable requirements for internal teams and logistics partners.
* Build strong partnerships with carriers to ensure compliance, operational transparency, and mutual productivity improvements.
Promote data analysis with digitalization and adaptation of new technology for logistics operation
* Explore new technology to optimize logistics operations.
* Facilitate installation process for new technology engaged with operation team.
* Implement data analysis of logistics operations such as data analytics tools.
**Qualifications / Compentencies**
■Mandatory qualifications
Functional Competencies
- Project management.
- Operational capability & knowledge of logistics.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Microsoft software tools proficiency (Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Power BI)
- Knowledge of Warehouse management, Logistics operation.
- Knowledge optimization of logistics and supply network.
General Management Competencies
- Builds and communicate vision and strategy (balancing strategic and tactical issues), Inclusion
- Planning and organizing team to address matters.
- Problem solving skills and logical thinking
- KPI Management and visualization.
- The person must have great sense to quantify all changes
■ Preferred qualifications
- Operational capability & knowledge of materials management or purchasing operations
- Sourcing and procurement (7Step sourcing strategy)
- project management with Agile and DAMIC approach. Operational Excellence belt certification
- Change management skills.
- Knowledge of cutting edge technical solution for logistics
**Requirements / Qualifications**
■Mandates
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics operation (B2B, or B2C) or material management operation
- Experience project related to Logistics operation or Material management.
■Preferred
- Experience purchasing or sourcing operation
- Project management experience in cross-functional and multi-rational environments.
**Skills:**
Cost Management; People Management
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.