Sr. Manager, Outbound Operation, Group Supply Chain

Firmenich

Shanghai, China
On-site
8+ years transportation management experience
Cross-border trade compliance expertise
Dangerous goods regulations knowledge
Firmenich is seeking a Senior Manager for Outbound Operations within its Group Supply Chain in Shanghai, China. This leadership role focuses on enhancing logistics efficiency and customer experience across Greater China, requiring extensive experience in transportation management and strong leadership skills

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning outbound logistics operations across Greater China to ensure reliable service levels, cost efficiency, and full trade compliance.
  • The successful candidate will act as a regional subject-matter expert for transportation management, cross-border logistics, and dangerous goods regulations.
  • You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize landed cost, service quality, and operational resilience while collaborating with diverse internal and external partners.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Firmenich is seeking a Senior Manager for Outbound Operations within its Group Supply Chain in Shanghai, China. This leadership role focuses on enhancing logistics efficiency and customer experience across Greater China, requiring extensive experience in transportation management and strong leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years transportation management experience
  • Cross-border trade compliance expertise
  • Dangerous goods regulations knowledge
  • Team leadership and coaching skills
  • English and Chinese bilingual proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Digitalization and standardization drive
  • Global multinational environment experience
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Collaborative stakeholder influence

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in transportation management or logistics operations
  • Proven leadership skills managing teams in a multinational environment
  • Strong knowledge of outbound logistics and cross-border trade compliance in China
  • Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese

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