Job Description Summary Transport and Logistics Manager is responsible for transport sourcing operations monitoring and control with a dedicated focus on the performance of India based suppliers. This includes developing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) supplier management demand management and governance/compliance to achieve the business goals. This role shall partner with BCC Sourcing Leader Commodity Leaders Site-Sourcing Leaders OTM and other site-based logistics operational colleagues.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrate logistics sub-commodity expertise and developing strong market acumen including internal and external benchmarking.
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Partner with BCC Sourcing Leader Commodity Leaders Site-Sourcing Leaders OTM and other site-based logistics operational colleagues to drive and contribute to achieve the strategic initiatives.
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Plan and track the inbound transport operations according to site inventory and manufacturing plan.
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Closely coordinate the inventory levels with site material leaders plan transport routes process the shipments in line with contractual lead time resolve any arising issues problems and complaints.
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Closely monitor the freight market and trends; and recommend the optimal transportation modes routing and lead-times.
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Closely monitor and control the supplier delivery performance vs schedule.
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Oversee end-to-end transport sourcing process including strategy market analysis negotiation process (RFXs) supplier selection and contract management.
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Direct optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
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Identify and proposed potential suppliers perform contract negotiations transport spend analysis supplier development supplier risk management supplier performance monitoring/control supplier rationalization and productivity with adequate operating rhythm with key suppliers.
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Monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization.
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Participate in simplification projects and provide strong support of process improvement.
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Support logistics initiatives (OTM Freight Audit and Payment) across all PT sites in INDIA.
QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor Degree in Logistics Business Management Engineering or Technical Degree from an accredited university or college.
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Minimum 15 years in logistics operations and sourcing in manufacturing environment.
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Excellent English communication skills.
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Strong customer service and results oriented mindset.
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Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
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Demonstrated leadership and technical aptitude.
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Ability to organize assess prioritize the tasks milestones and deliverable.
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Team player and can-do attitude.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
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International working experience within cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams.
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Demonstrated ability to motivate influence people and drive change at all levels of the organization in complex matrix organization.
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Minimum 8 years supplier management experience.
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Strong financial quantitative and data analysis skills.
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Proven project management skills demonstrated through solid execution track record experience to manage complex global projects including an ability to drive change in a team-based matrix environment.
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Ability to work in an international cross time zone and multicultural environment.
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Ability to handle a heavy workload multiple and changing priorities and constant deadline demands.
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Proactive self-starter ability to understand and respond to need without close-direct supervision while meeting job deadlines.
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High level of organization skills analytical thinking and facilitation skills including solid presentation verbal and written communication skills.
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Understanding of the logistics industry including products and services and its latest sourcing trends.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes