Logistics manager

A. Job purpose To lead the end-to-end logistics operations for Japan Henkel Consumer Business, ensuring optimal service to customers while driving cost efficiency, process excellence, and alignment with regional/global strategies. Responsible for Logistics cost gatekeeper performance, Transportation, Warehousing for Japan overall logistics side by innovative project leading B. Dimension / Key Figures 1. # SKU : 1000 2. # Warehouse : 1 Main WH / 1 DG WH 3. # Receiving Plants / # Ship-to : 5 CM Plants / over 4,500 Customers including 9 export Asia countreis 4. # Pallet Volume : Daily Storage vol : 10K / Annual in/outbound : 9K PLT C. Main tasks responsibilities 1. Lead day-to-day warehouse and transportation operations (inbound/outbound, inventory control, VAS) in compliance with safety and quality standards. 2. Manage 3PL partners to ensure service performance, cost control, and contract compliance. 3. Drive logistics planning including mid- to long-term capacity forecasting, budgeting, and KPI tracking. 4. Identify and implement logistics optimization initiatives (e.g., route optimization, load consolidation, warehouse relocation) 5. Collaborate closely with demand planning, sales, and marketing to ensure supply chain alignment. 8. Act as a key contact point for major retail customers, resolving escalations and fostering customer satisfaction. 10. Team management People development D. Projects Strategy 1. Lead logistics projects such as SAP/ERP upgrades, warehouse transitions, and digital transformation initiatives. 2. Collaborate with APAC/Global teams on regional initiatives, compliance, and best practice sharing. 3. Ensure business continuity and risk mitigation (e.g., during system outages or external disruptions).