Transportation Manager
Merck KGaAShanghaiUpdate time: August 28,2019
Job Description

Role description:

This role is responsible for smooth and efficient operation for transportation management, including supervising and ensuring the implementation of logistic safety, improving customer satisfaction - “last mile” service, seeking continuous improvement opportunity to drive cost effectiveness, leading digitalization projects liaise with cross functions (customer excellence, carrier, BT etc.). He/she should be the function owner to select right people, constant engagement, motivation, management and closely working with team.

  • Have a clear understanding of the company's mission and vision and how the distribution/transportation contributes to these
  • Participant in coordinating all actions with LS projects and initiatives, including domestic/international transportation
  • Liaising with customers and other departments (Customer Excellence, Supply chain, Quality Management, EHS, etc.) to achieve LS/Distribution goals
  • Training, supervising and appraising team members with strong leadership
  • Be responsible for continuous improvement as an innovator of positive change in a cross functional environment that impacts logistics spend metrics
  • Ensuring that quality objectives and delivery deadlines are met
  • Work with logistic purchase to analysis LS China domestic transportation service contract, select suitable vendor and allocate service mode and area considering the rate, reputation and experience
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation

Job requirements:

  • Skills & Competences required

o Good team working skills

o Strong communication and negotiation skill with service providers (3PL warehouse & Transportation company)

o People management, motivating subordinate with clear goal or target

o Good communication in ENG, written and oral

o Strong problem-solving capability

o Project Management experience

o Logical reasoning, numerical skills, technical skills

o SAP knowledge and implementation experience


  • Background

o Master / Bachelor degree in Logistic, Supply Chain or Engineer

o 8-10 year experience in supply chain, logistic in Chemical/Biologics and 3-5 years as the management role. CSCP/CLTD is preferred

o Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to include establishing rapport, careful listening, building trust, overcoming barriers.

o Lean analytical/statistical, strong problem-solving, presentation and communication skills.

o Ability to lead, coach and instruct others

Job Requisition ID: 193867
Location: Shanghai - all
Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years)
Working time model: full-time

US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.

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