Logistics Manager Full Time NEW

KONE Logistics vision is to offer a seamless material flow to our customers providing quality, transparency and proactive communication. To achieve this, we are looking for a Regional Logistics Manager to lead logistics teams and operations across the region reporting to the Logistics Director APM.

Responsibility

• Represents the local Logistics Cluster and report to Area Logistics Director
• Develop and execute logistics strategies for the Cluster with Global and Area logistics, and business stakeholders in NBS, MOD and Service
• Manages local country logistics teams
• Coordinates with local Country teams to ensure timely, quality and cost competitive supply of equipment and spare parts within the Cluster
• Collaborates with Logistics Development Management
• Identifies cross-unit/cross regional logistics partner network opportunities and risks
• Manages logistics budget within Cluster

People management

• Cluster Logistics Manager coordinates and oversees the work of his/her subordinates and contributes to the organization’s logistics strategy in an effective and consistent way and according to established guidelines and budgets
• Responsible for team competence development, employee satisfaction and motivation.
• Sets and monitors team/individual performance objectives
• Responsible for communication to his/her team.
• Responsible for people management of his/her team
• Responsible for KONE Way Logistics Operating Model in the Cluster, including related organizational setup and resourcing
• Ensure effective deployment and benefit realization of KONE Way and local initiatives
• Provide input and feedback about changes needed to KONE Way

Performance measures

• On Time Delivery, Damages, Clearance compliance, Cost /unit, inventory accuracy, etc.,
• Savings performance in Cluster
• Logistics contract coverage of consumed logistics services in area (following global service offering management)
• Health and safety
• Quality and timeliness of Logistics reporting in area

Professional requirements

• International logistics management
• Logistics suppliers and network management
• People management
• Stakeholder management
• Change management
• Project management
• Costing and account management

Are you the one?

• Technical and/or commercial degree, MSc in relevant major (e.g. Logistics and Supply Chain) and/or MBA as a plus
• Fluent level of English is a must, additional languages (e.g. Arabic) as a plus
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Logistics, supply chain management or relevant area
• Proven ability to work in international environment
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Should have proven leadership / cross-functional team skills
• Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems preferred
• Project Management and Process Improvement experience
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Understanding of and experience with supplier and subcontractor negotiations, understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement of goods and services.