Overview
Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at Michaels Asia
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Company: Michaels Asia
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Job Highlights
- Optimize 3PL/ forwarders partnerships and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operational efficiencies, compliance requirements and cost effectiveness
- Strong capability in data analysis to transfer data into insights and actionable plans
- Good team player with excellent problem solving, communication and influencing skills
Job Description
We are looking for high caliber candidate to join us and work together for the growth of both our Company and individual.
What will you be doing?
Responsibilities
- Provide full spectrum of support to supply chain strategies through strong partnership with internal Global Sourcing and Supply Chain stakeholders, as well as external suppliers and service providers including 3PL ocean carriers and airfreight forwarders. This role will be focused on improving origin metrics around On-Time Delivery, Vendor/Supplier compliance to origin processes, and communication with 3PL origin teams.
- Act as a liaison with suppliers to enhance their logistics performance and container maximization to drive cost effectiveness. Manage operational exceptions on vendor load plans in adherence with Michaels SOP.
- Regularly prepare for reports and perform data analysis with insights for management review to facilitate decision-making and unblock potential risks such as shipments delay.
- Comprehensive tracking of seasonal and special event merchandise. Develop and publish tracking reports providing shipment status and exceptions to established calendar timelines. Utilize reports to identify problem areas and expedite shipments when needed.
- Effectively manage local 3PL support to ensure operational processes, strong compliance, and continuous performance enhancement. Execute daily operational tasks and decision making to aid on-time freight flow and shipment planning.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to reduce costs by managing container flow as effectively as possible, identifying cost trade-offs where applicable.
- Continuously evaluate and challenge existing workflows, introducing best practices and process innovations to ensure scalability and future readiness.
- Provide support in transportation sourcing strategies of country of origins and ensure demand accuracy and capacity.
- Provide ad-hoc support as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain/ Logistics Management or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years’ relevant working experience in supply chain operations gained from sizeable or multinational companies preferably in US retailing industry with at least 2 years’ managerial experience
- Track record as key liaison with suppliers, 3rd party logistics service providers and transportation management e.g. ocean carriers and freight forwarders across different regions
- Strong capability in data analysis to transfer data into insights and actionable plans
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Power-Point, Power BI, Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin
- Self-motivated, flexible and well-organized, strategic thinking
- Good team player with excellent problem solving, communication and influencing skills
- Able to manage competing priorities independently and deliver in fast-moving, evolving environments.
- Multi-tasking, ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Occasional travel is required; Up to 10%
- US Retail International container management experience is preferred
We offer competitive pay package and attractive fringe benefits including flexible working hours, employer voluntary contribution on MPF scheme, Medical Insurance such as out-patient, hospitalization and dental coverage for employee, spouse and dependents. For interested parties, please make your application by stating the current and expected salaries with job reference.
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