French Logistics Manager

Dublin

The Role

In this context, our client is now reshaping its Supply Chain. We are looking to recruit a role to manage the distribution to customers through our 3PLs. A number of dimensions and the combination of these add significant complexity to the company’s supply chain:

400 SKUs distributed to 12,000 points of sale in 11 countries
5 third party logistics operations in 5 different countries
30% of sales in the last six days before Christmas supported by significant off shelf display units (Box Pallets) creating a spike in 3PL capacity requirements in September, October and November

The 3PL Contracts Manager will be expected to build and maintain the 3PL network as a significant source of advantage for our client. He/she will drive value through reducing costs, improving service levels and exploiting synergies. He/she will also be responsible for implementing best practices through the supply chain organisation, including warehousing, distribution and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Levels for 3PL’s (current and new)
Active involvement in the development of service level agreements with 3PLs
Manage 3PL Performance through KPI’s in line with the service level agreement.
Management of relationship with 3PLs (current and new)
Be on site at the 3PL during the set up phase working with the local teams to implement standard ways of working which can then be monitored remotely after a time period.
Co-ordinate and lead 3PL reviews.
Manage 3PL Performance through KPIs
Will be involved in footprint reviews, tendering and set up processes for all 3PL’s going forward.
First Point of Contact for all 3PL related matters and manage all customer/POS concerns relating to warehousing and transport.
3PL cost reconciliations
Part of the monthly process for approval of invoices for the 3PL.
Standardise this process across all 3PL’s
Understand these costs and be able to compare that to budget targets.
Run the business and improve the business
Daily, weekly, monthly reports & performance Dashboards
Execute the plan at the logistics platforms
Key link between the Planning, Order Management and 3PL teams insuring adherence to agreed timelines and meeting process.
Propose, implement and sustain continuous improvement agenda with full 3PL network.

Candidate Profile

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, the company highlight the following:

Experience and Functional Supply Chain skills
Higher education with minimum of 5 years relevant experience with proven track record of managing matrix style organisations
A background in warehouse or 3PL management
Clear understanding of customer and supplier relationships with the ability to influence both to get the best result for the organisation.
Experience of fast moving seasonal products would be an advantage.
Experience with continuous improvement and operational excellence (LEAN, six sigma etc.)
Experience of 3PL change or start up.
Functional knowledge of ERP and warehouse management systems.
Fluent in English
French would be a huge advantage

Business Acumen

A firm understanding of data and systems technologies
Proven track record of delivering results
A decisive, self-motivated and energetic team player with an understanding of what is required to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.
A collaborative team player with strong influencing skills and an individual who can work with peers across other functions in the company

French Logistics Manager Permanent