Sr Category Manager, Logistics APAC
Core
Develop and execute logistics category strategy for the APAC region to drive cost savings, working capital improvements, and profitable growth.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Logistics)
Builds
Logistics spend management and supply base optimization for APAC
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier scouting and selection, contract negotiation, working capital management, supply base rationalization, supplier performance management, market intelligence, VAVE process development, global preferred supplier strategy, DPO management, team coaching
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in innovative and cost-driven environments, international trade experience
Responsibilities
Drive financial results for field, corporate, and plants; build sponsorship for change; create strategies for long-term goals; coach team for development; develop and implement logistics category strategy; optimize and rationalize supply base; manage supplier performance and business reviews; negotiate and maintain contracts; provide market intelligence and scout new suppliers; build process muscle in VAVE; deploy global preferred supplier strategy; drive year-over-year improvement in logistics spend and working capital; monitor procurement productivity projects; report monthly operation results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management