Manager Distribution-China
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Job Summary
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace earthworks energy general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 10000 employees are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019. Learn more at @Kennametal: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube.
Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence
Achieve or exceed safety productivity inventory accuracy service cost quality compliance and Lean performance targets.
Oversee daily distribution operations across the Asia Pacific region (China Singapore South Korea Japan India Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Vietnam Australia New Zealand).
Maintain a safe clean and compliant working environment through regular inspections strong safety practices and effective incident investigation and corrective actions.
Cross Functional Communication & Coordination
Serve as the liaison between regional sales customer service and global supply planning teams to support execution of inventory policies and service strategies.
Communicate operational performance risks and improvement opportunities to regional and global stakeholders.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of approximately 9 direct reports and 30 total employees.
Foster an environment of trust respect open communication and strong employee relations.
Coach and develop team members to support capability growth and future talent movement.
Cost Transportation & Warehouse Management
Manage regional transportation spend of approx. USD $8M/year in partnership with Global Sourcing to mitigate inflationary pressures and improve cost efficiency.
Oversee Warehouse & Distribution spend of approx. USD $20M/year (including freight) and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Support initiatives to improve on time delivery performance in the region.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree (4 year) plus an advanced degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
At least 8 years of experience in logistics or distribution including regional exposure.
Strong analytical ability and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to make decisions using detailed analysis structured reasoning and sound judgment.
Ability to work independently and influence cross functional teams.
Strong communication skills and experience representing the company to external partners.
As part of our core values Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) brings together materials science, technical expertise, innovative thinking and superior customer service to help the world fly, drive, power and build. Our tools, materials and wear-resistant solutions enable customers to run longer, cut faster and machine ... View more
