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Manager Outbound Transportation - EM South

Purpose

As the Manager of Transport operation, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the efficient movement of goods out of the Distribution Center for both b2b and ecommerce. You will be responsible for managing transportation operations for all channels (B2B, Retail and eCom), optimizing routes, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring timely delivery of products while minimizing costs. Your strategic planning and operational expertise will be instrumental in maintaining smooth logistics operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Operations Management:

  • Collaborate with Distribution Centre and Commercial team to understand the business priority and develop operational plan for execution.
  • In charge of variable cost budgeting related to transportation and ensure the operations within the budgets.
  • Responsible for defining the SLAs and ensure transportation operations meet established standards for efficiency, timeliness, and customer satisfaction
  • Lead the transportation tender jointly with the procurement team

 

Performance Management:

  • Track and improve overall transportation KPIs (OTIF, Speed, cost, NPS) for our omnichannel business (eCom, retail and wholesale)
  • Own a quantitative, data-driven, fact-based mindset in order to prioritize and manage the EU transportation excellence agenda
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives and demand process for system landscape.
  • Optimize the transportation network for better cost, service, speed and reliability

 

Key Relationships:

  • Supply Chain team, Commercial Teams (Wholesale, Retail and eCOM)
  • 3PL Transporters / Carriers
  • GOPS - Global Logistics & Global Procurement
  • Business Teams in Sales (WHS, DTC & ECOM), Marketing
  • Finance & Legal

 

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience (5+ years) in 3PL transportation management, with a focus on transport logistics operations. B2C (eCOM) experience is an added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

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Job Title:  Manager Outbound Transportation - EM South

Brand:  adidas
Location:  Johannesburg
TEAM:  Supply Chain Management
State:  GT
Country/Region:  ZA
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  512826
Date:  Jun 18, 2024
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