Job Objective

The 3PL Regional Manager will oversee daily warehouse and logistics operation within the assigned regions. You will be the handling 3PL & Distributors to deliver all cost & functional goals.


Responsibilities

  • Overseeing daily operations of up to 10 operational sites. 
  • Provide overall operational management direction and guidance to regional offices on daily operations 
  • Manage the performance of our clients 3PL sites through the establishment of processes and procedures with clear expectations using defined metrics. 
  • Evaluate regional customer satisfaction and drive continuous improvement of partnership
  • Coordinate regional performance issues resolution
  • Develop Carrier / 3PL relationships and compliance on agreed KPI’S delivery dates
  • Monitor shipments milestones that are reported and ensure that PODs are available for all deliveries within 24 working hours of a delivery having been made.
  • Supervise hub managers in partnership with sub departments. 
  • Provide Insight and business strategy operational growth within your region
  • Ensure continuous operational improvement adapting the Lean methodology.
  • Coordinate with systems/ IT teams to make use of technology to improve processes

Competencies Required

  • Project Management
  • Lean Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SQL
  • 3PL Ecosystem Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Contracts and Negotiation
  • Health and Safety

Qualification & Experience

  • MBA or Master’s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain or Logistics
  • Strong knowledge and background (minimum 5+ years) in freight forwarding, logistics, warehouse management, material handling and logistics technology and tools.
  • Successful history of operational management, problem resolution and/or solution design
  • Project management and project planning skills an advantage
  • Excellent communication, networking, interpersonal and influencing skills needed to communicate and command respect at all levels, manage in a matrix environment, and create networks across diverse technical, cultural, and language groups.
  • Travel. This position requires infrequent travel to meet with internal, external client customers, 3PL operations located in the region.
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