Key Responsibilities

1. Global Logistics Strategy

• Develop and implement the company's global logistics strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Lead logistics transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, customer service, and profitability.
• Design scalable logistics networks supporting global trading, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Establish logistics governance, policies, and operational standards across all business units.
• Advise executive management on logistics risks, costs, and strategic opportunities.

2. Global Transportation & Freight Management

• Lead worldwide transportation operations across sea, air, road, rail, and multimodal freight.
• Develop global freight procurement strategies.
• Negotiate strategic agreements with shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, trucking companies, and logistics providers.
• Optimize transportation costs while maintaining service excellence.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with global logistics providers.

3. International Shipping & Project Logistics

Provide executive oversight for:

• FCL and LCL shipping
• Breakbulk cargo
• Heavy lift and oversized cargo
• Project logistics
• Vessel chartering
• Cross-trade shipments
• Industrial and manufacturing logistics
• Time-critical and high-value cargo

Ensure regional logistics teams execute projects safely, efficiently, and within budget.

4. Global Customs & Trade Compliance

• Develop corporate customs and international trade compliance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations across all operating regions.
• Oversee customs governance, duty optimization, free trade agreements, and duty exemption programs.
• Lead relationships with customs authorities, ministries, ports, and regulatory agencies.
• Minimize customs risks, penalties, and operational delays.

5. Supply Chain Optimization

• Lead initiatives to improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Optimize transportation networks and warehouse connectivity.
• Improve inventory flow and distribution efficiency.
• Develop logistics KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Implement continuous improvement and Lean logistics initiatives.

6. Commercial & Financial Management

• Own the global logistics budget and transportation spend.
• Identify and deliver sustainable logistics cost savings.
• Evaluate capital investments in logistics infrastructure and technology.
• Approve major logistics contracts and service agreements.
• Monitor logistics profitability and total landed cost.

7. Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Develop logistics risk management and business continuity plans.
• Ensure supply chain resilience during geopolitical events, port disruptions, natural disasters, and trade restrictions.
• Diversify logistics routes and transportation providers.
• Lead crisis response for critical supply chain disruptions.

8. Digital Logistics & Technology

• Drive digital transformation within logistics operations.
• Champion the implementation and optimization of ERP, TMS, WMS, freight visibility platforms, and logistics analytics.
• Use data-driven insights to improve logistics performance.
• Promote automation, AI, and predictive analytics across the logistics function.

9. Global Vendor & Strategic Partner Management

• Establish executive relationships with global logistics providers.
• Lead strategic negotiations with shipping lines, airlines, charter brokers, ports, and third-party logistics companies.
• Develop supplier performance scorecards and governance frameworks.
• Conduct annual strategic business reviews with key logistics partners.

10. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead regional logistics managers and country logistics teams.
• Build a high-performing logistics organization.
• Develop succession planning and leadership capability within the logistics function.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
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