Sika
Regional Supply Chain Manager - Logistics & Warehouse
Shanghai, Shanghai, China · On-site · Full-time
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- EmployerSika
- LocationShanghai, Shanghai, China
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
- Establish standardized logistics policies, operating procedures, and governance models for country teams across
- transportation, warehousing, customs, trade compliance etc.
- • Lead regional transportation management. Design and manage the regional transportation network (FTL, LTL,
- parcel, intermodal, ocean freight etc.).
- • Set performance standards, KPIs, and operational frameworks for country-level warehouses, including layout
- efficiency, throughput targets, inventory accuracy, and cost per unit handled etc. Lead regional distribution center
- project.
- Manage customs & trade compliance regionally. Define regional customs clearance protocols, duty optimization
- strategies, and trade compliance guidelines. Coordinate with country teams to ensure adherence to import/export
- regulations, free trade agreements, and tariff classifications.
- Lead regional ocean freight tendering & carrier management. Own the regional ocean freight procurement cycle,
- including routine tenders, carrier negotiation, contract management. Drive rate benchmarking, capacity allocation,
- and carrier performance reviews across the region.
- Drive commercial/operational logistics efficiency (cost optimization). Identify and execute cost reduction
- opportunities across freight, warehousing, drayage, and ancillary logistics services.
- Lead logistics digitalization (TMS, WMS, automation). Charter the deployment of Transportation Management
- Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and related technologies (e.g., yard/dock
- management, RFID, robotic process automation, track& trace). Drive system adoption, data integration, and
- analytics capabilities across country teams.
- Coordinate cross-country logistics performance & escalation management. Monitor regional logistics dashboards,
- identify underperforming countries or lanes, and lead improvement initiatives. Act as the escalation point for major
- logistics disruptions (port delays, customs holds, capacity crunches) requiring regional coordination.
- Build logistics capability in country teams. Assess maturity gaps in country-level logistics execution. Deploy
- training, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and performance playbooks to elevate local teams' ability to
- manage transportation, warehousing, customs, and DC operations independently and effectively
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- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering or related field. Advanced degree or certification in
- Supply chain is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management. 4+ years in a regional or multi-country logistics
- Governance role.
- Hands-on experience with TMS and WMS implementation and other logistics digitalization projects.
- Regional distribution center setup experience is preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
- Fluent in English; additional APAC languages are advantageous.
- Analytical mindset with ability to manage complexity and drive operational excellence.
- Willingness to travel within the APAC region as required
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- SeniorityEntry level
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