Logistics Manager

All about the role:

This is a Logistics Operations Manager role. You will be part of the Global Logistics operations team which manages international ocean transportation for Electrolux under the group Procurement function. You are responsible for ocean freight operational excellence, collaborating closely with our ocean carrier partners, internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team that ensures carrier compliance and execution of ocean freight contracts
• Drive ocean carrier performance, Carrier KPI management and reporting
• Key User/Super User for Electrolux ocean TMS (Infor Nexus)
• Pivot contact for carrier (operations)  relationship management , Electrolux business areas and suppliers
• Container forecast management, carrier allocation fulfillment
• Ocean freight related project(s) lead/ support,
• Escalation point for ocean operations deviations
• Ocean freight documentation exceptions, and supplier contact

In this role, you will be dealing with Electrolux’s internal and external stakeholders.  You should be confident in dealing with key account managers and leadership teams (internal and external) .

In Electrolux, we encourage open communication at all levels and put emphasis in dealing with our stakeholders as well as colleagues with integrity and respect. You will be working in our Shanghai office on regular working hours and may be required to travel (domestic and international).

Who You Are?

For you to succeed in this role, you should be:

• Agile & Responsive : The role requires continuous assessment of risks and advance action to mitigate delays or disruptions in our ocean freight flows
• Relationship Management : You need to balance relationships with  Business Areas, ocean freight carriers, suppliers and other internal stakeholders
• Analyst. You can interpret complex data into meaningful information to leverage decisions that are successful and sustainable.
• Negotiator. You are a strong and result oriented negotiator with our suppliers, external and internal stakeholders
• Motivator. You lead the team based on mutual respect and fairness and give guidance in times of change.
• VUCA handling: Global logistics and transportation has been in constant flux for a while and crises may arise due to external variables; you  will respond as required with support of colleagues and teams.
• You are expected to participate in special projects as requested by Electrolux management either as required by the business and/or as part of your career development plan.

EDUCATION & Experience

• Minimum 15 years experience in logistics /supply chain management
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in logistics /transportation/ international trade/ supply chain management , business management/ Engineering or similar
• Experience in leading teams and projects
• Experience in large and diverse (Matrix) organizations
• Fluent English language skills
• Mandarin language skills will be additionally useful