Director, Logistics SEA and ANZ

twork design and optimization - Drive efficiency through consolidation, standardization, and automation initiatives. - Transportation & Distribution Management - Oversee end-to-end transportation ensuring service reliability and cost efficiency. - Optimize routing, load planning, and carrier allocation. - Ensure business continuity through risk assessment and mitigation planning. - Warehousing & Inventory Flow - Lead warehouse operations with focus on efficiency, safety, and compliance. - Optimize inventory positioning, flow, and throughput across the network - Drive improvement in stock accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory visibility. - Cost Management & Productivity - Own regional logistics cost performance and deliver annual productivity targets. - Lead and deliver cost optimization projects. - Benchmark logistic costs and drive CI programs. - Supplier & Contract Management - Lead strategic relationships with logistic service providers. - Define supplier strategy, selection criteria, and performance management framework. - Drive supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular reviews. - Partner with procurement on contract negotiations, ensuring value, compliance, and risk mitigation. - Develop long-term partnerships to improve service, cost, and innovation. - Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & S&OE - Represent logistics in IBP and S&OE cycles. - Provide visibility on logistics constraints, risks, and cost implications. - Enable cross-functional decision-making on service, cost, and inventory trade-offs. - Ensure logistics readiness for demand variability, promotions, and new product launches. - Performance Management & Governance - Define and track logistics KPIs. - Establish strong governance and process discipline across countries. - Standardize logistics processes and reporting across the region. - Provide clear data-driven insights to senior leadership. - Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Management - Ensure full compliance with local regulations, trade requirements and company policies. - Manage risks related to logistics operations, including regulatory, operational and reputational risks. - Conduct regular audits and drive corrective actions whern required. - Team Leadership & Capability Building - Lead and develop a high-performing regional logistics team. - Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning. - Build capabilities in logistics analytics, systems, and operational excellence. - Digital & Transformation - Drive adoption of logistics technologies. - Enhance data visibility and decision-making through digital solutions. - Lead transformation initiatives. - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or related fields (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 12 - 15 years of experience in logistics and supply chain operations

• Proven experience leading regional/multi-country logistics operations

• Strong experience in logistics, warehousing and network design optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, Food, or Manufacturing industry
• Strong financial acumen and cost management experience
• Experience with SAP, TMS, or integrated planning systems
• Proven track record in delivering logistics productivity and transformation
• Experience in sustainability and CO ₂ reduction initiatives