What you will do:
As Regional Director Logistics and Distribution, APAC, you will directly manage the operational resources that are part of the APAC Logistics and Distribution organization as well as the planning organization for third party products. You will Indirectly supervise the operational excellence and Trade Compliance resources of L&D in the region.
The Regional Fulfillment Leader’s role will be responsible for managing the Logistics and Distribution function for JCI within APAC as well as supporting activities for the regional field organization. Working in a high volume, fast paced, highly collaborative environment, this role will be responsible for management and oversight for the D.C.’s & Regional Warehouses, Reverse Logistics Processes, Finished Goods Inventory Control, regional and international transportation, as well as oversight for operational excellence, quality and packaging engineering function for APAC. Reporting to the VP Global Logistics and Distribution, this position will ensure the timely and secure delivery of our products to our internal and external customers, have P&L responsibility for the regional warehousing and transportation network, and align with the PBU leadership and logistics teams to ensure that the APAC strategy is aligned to support future business needs.
Strategic thinking and the ability to inspire influence and demonstrate world-class change leadership across businesses and boundaries will be a major success factor. This is very important in the goal of executing the ongoing network optimization related to transportation and warehousing. This individual will serve as the Subject Matter Expert within the functional L&D space.
How you will do it:
The APAC L&D Director leads the overall function for APAC for a centralized enterprise organization focused on performance, efficiency and cost improvement. Besides managing the direct and indirect activities related to L&D, this leader will need to develop strong working relationships with the APAC regional teams in procurement, sales, and operations as well as regional Product business leadership to ensure alignment of the L&D strategy to business needs.
- Line management and oversight of operational, transactional and support functions for a high volume Logistics & Distribution network, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, financial (cost & productivity) and performance objectives for the APAC network
- Drive ongoing change management critical to the successful implementation of an optimized logistics network and inventory optimization strategy as well as conduct on-going revaluation and strategy for L&D network/structure
- Serve as primary interface and escalation point for the region with key regional business leaders in the Products and I&S business
- Support all business (both product and regional feild) with solutions which enhance their respective business strategies
- Work collaboratively with the Product Business Unit logistics leads to ensure regional strategy is aligned to overall PBU directives as well as align operational performance results
- Ownership for inbound or outbound logistics operations for the region including domestic and international transportation and returns processing
- Work collaboratively with the procurement organization to manage carriers and third parties including selection, qualification and performance evaluation. Provide input to the Global Procurement team for rate negotiations and services
- Work collaboratively with the Trade Compliance organization to monitor product import and export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Ensure carrier and third party compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit and delivery
- Create and drive regional strategy aligned to global L&D directives as well as ensure alignment and implementation of corporate mandated governance and standards initiatives
- Ensure a cultural environment that leads and supports JCI’s global health and environmental objectives and ensures a safe work environment for our employees
- Monitor and react to regional KPI’s, metrics and reports to ensure the performance of the regional L&D operation as well as drive monthly operational results and meeting cadence
- Overall ownership for the operational excellence program (JCMS) in the region and ensuring that the principals of LEAN and Continuous Improvement are embedded at all levels of the organization
- Develop strategies and resolve problems and escalations concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports and customer issues
- Leadership to evaluate and review the business practices of Logistics Operations to streamline and eliminate non-value added activities as well as plan and implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems and processes to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction targets
- Oversight for inventory planning activity for products supplied through L&D operations, optimizing inventory and service levels for the enterprise working collaboratively with the Product business unit planning organization
- Direct responsibility for the planning team managing pass through products (3rd party product) to support the field organization
- Lead efforts from a L&D perspective to implement regional solutions to optimize the branch inventory
- Develop a structure that provide packaging engineering solutions to the businesses focused on Design for Delivery as well as managing the regional quality and packaging organization ensuring ongoing improvements in operations
- Develop a strategy and business case for Value Added Services (VAS) in the L&D network to support the products and I&S business
What we look for:
- BA/BS in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business or other related field
- Masters in a related discipline or MBA highly preferred
- At least 15 years’ experience in Logistics Operations
- Proven ability to juggle multiple & often competing tasks and demands
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Responsible for employee development
- Ability to work across as well as upwards in the organization both in L&D and across functions to establish strong working relationships and gain consensus for programs.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, gain consensus and support as well as manage complex change across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines
- Strong Financial acumen
- Attention to detail, organized, disciplined with process and policy focus
What we offer:
- Competitive salary in a MNC environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- On the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
