PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

- Coordinate and manage suppliers (3PL warehouse, transportation).

- Lead logistics performance improvement in quality, service, costs and other key aspects.

- Optimize warehouse and distribution operation to support customer needs and business growth.

- Propose and/or provide appropriate logistics solutions for 3PL warehouse, IFO (DC to DC transferring) and FTC (delivery to customer) operations positively.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

- Ensure daily shipment/operation executed well

- Make sure all goods receipt, storing and delivery in each regional DCs have been executed well in line with group quality and food safety requirement

- Follow the company strategy to develop the relationship with 3PL and continue to improve the productivity and cost efficiency

- Work with each logistics supplier for continued improvement through KPI management

- Handle the invoice of each WH and related the logistic supplier to make sure there is no delay for invoice and payment and all data are correct

- Attend DC Audits (both internally and externally) and Annual Inventory Count

- Manage 3PM (3rd Party Manufacturer) both international and domestic for logistics operation, such as performance, quality and costs

- Manage international transportation (import/export) operation for overseas’ 3PM (3rd Party Manufacturer), working closely with the selected forwarder

- Work with Quality Food Safety Department to improve shipment quality to meet Danone’s standard

CAPABILITY PROFILE – Required Background

Education background

- University Graduate

Technical Skills and Experiences required

- Experience of 3PL(3rd Party Logistics) management(more than 3years)

- Experience of Warehouse management or local transport management (more than 3years)

- Experience in logistics cost analysis and management

- Experience executing logistics / logistics improvement projects

- Advanced level of Excel skill  Basic level of Power point skill

- Import/Export forwarding experience /forwarder management(preferred)

- SAP (ERP) process knowledge(preferred)

Competencies to be successful on the job

- Logical thinking and analytical skills

- Strong sense of responsibility for achieving departmental and company goals

- Self-awareness and agility

- Task management skills to work with multiple teams and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

- High motivation for personal growth and sense of contribution to the team

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan.

http://www.danone.co.jp/

Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.