Manager, Distribution Center Operations & Transportation

About The Role

The Manager, Distribution Center (DC) Operations & Transportation leads end-to-end warehouse and distribution operations across Laos, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain delivery for DKSH's Consumer Goods business. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction while maximizing warehouse utilization and contributing to sustainable business growth.

What You Will Deliver

• Lead the development and enhancement of Distribution Center strategies, policies, and processes to optimize warehouse capacity, improve productivity, and minimize operational costs.
• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of orders and distributions through effective oversight of Distribution Center operations.
• Oversee manpower resources and utilization, planning critical resources in advance to maintain efficient and uninterrupted operations.
• Determine equipment, infrastructure, and facility requirements to ensure operational availability and reliability.
• Monitor operational cost drivers, establish business controls, and deliver actionable solutions to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Ensure Distribution Center compliance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP) standards at all times.
• Maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure inventory accuracy and prevent damage to goods in storage or transit.
• Uphold the highest standards of product quality and customer service within the Distribution Center.
• Manage root cause analysis and establish corrective actions for stock holding issues, product quality concerns, and trade fulfillment challenges.
• Build and manage strong customer relationships through regular feedback and periodic operational reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Sales and Business Development, to grow existing and new businesses and maximize warehouse utilization.
• Monitor temperature-controlled and cold chain storage conditions in line with Global Quality procedures and accepted storage parameters.
• Set and cascade team goals clearly, ensuring alignment and accountability across the function.
• Drive the learning and development of the team in Supply Chain Management and DKSH behaviors to achieve function goals.
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, or a related field.
• Minimum five to eight years of experience in a similar role.
• Minimum three years of experience in a managerial capacity.
• In-depth understanding of Distribution Center operations, distribution, and transportation.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and cost structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chains in a multinational and cross-border environment.
• Proven expertise in cost efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in office productivity tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Supply Chain Management.

Requisition Number: 242827

Job Function: Supply Chain Management