Senior Logistics Operations Executive

Dyson Global Logistics is looking for an extraordinary Senior Logistics Operations Executive based in Johor Bahru reporting directly into the Senior Logistics Operations Manager.

The Senior Logistics Operations Executive is a key role in the development of Dyson’s global growth, responsible for linking upstream Global Manufacturing activities both internally and externally with the respective stakeholders all the way through to the downstream Freight and Transport and Regional Logistics functional activities.

The role involves ensuring the smooth flow of import and export clearance as well as local transfers through efficient, predictable, cost effective, and compliant manner consistent with Dyson code.

• Drive operations programs including predictable import/export and local transfers clearance, scrap declaration and monitoring, broker coordination, permits and licenses coordination, record keeping and reporting and other licensed manufacturing warehouse operational requirements.

• Lead the tactical execution of day-to-day activities to deliver products and services to markets & owners whilst optimizing the response to operational realities, including ERP/SAP system updates that support the inter-company flow aligned with the movement of goods, operational collection/delivery coordination, creation of outbound orders and generation of documents required for export.

• Lead and deploy the operational multi-modal shipping processes required for movement of goods from Dyson/contract manufacturers to the end market, including domestic shipments and export of goods to global markets utilising shipments via road, ocean and air to meet business needs.

• Create, collate and distribute shipping documentation to all logistics partners to enable successful on-time collection, shipment and delivery of goods.

• Act as the key liaison between Dyson, contract manufacturer, warehouse and 3PLs to manage all operational milestones for shipments throughout the end-to-end logistics flow at PO line level, from shipment booking at origin up until final delivery to market warehouse.

• Ensure 3PL, contract manufacturing providers performance, volumes and timeline goals are met by utilizing systems, tools and standard operating procedures to meet KPI service performance.

• Responsible for determining capacity utilization requirements to plan at a PO line level to a synchronized shipment plan which is provided to Freight and Transport in securing sufficient capacity and containers with 3PL partners to the ship week requirement.

• Responsible for shipped in-full and on-time performance for each PO line / order.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for service / operational failures.

• Support global logistics excellence best-practice promotion and adopts value-add practices to constantly drive business process improvement.

Deliverables of the Role

• Ensure all 3PL, contract manufactures comply with Dyson governance standards that meet visibility, service, and cost requirements.

• Ensure all data exchanges (ASN) information received from a contract manufacturer is on-time, accurate and complete and ensures correct data upload to Dyson’s ERP system.

• Escalate any incorrect data points, or missing information by identifying the root cause, and works cross-functionally to ensure improvement measures are captured and put in action to resolve manual intervention.

• Ensure efficient and effective collaboration between Dyson cross functional teams, contract manufacturing and 3PL service providers.

• Monitor global standard KPIs that measure and track suppliers performance, working in close collaboration with Dyson logistics performance management to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure alignment internally and with contract manufacturers and 3PLs on standards and operating procedures.

• Ensure appropriate approvals for scrap declaration and reporting to customs authorities are done for tools, equipment’s, machines, prototypes, materials.

• Ensure permits are secured prior to imports, coordinate with engineers and related other government agencies.
  Example e.g. SIRIM - safety, SJT - electric household consumption, Maqis - agriculture control & MITI.

• Ensure good document reporting and filing archiving and retrieval process are maintain archived following the document retention process.

• Knowledge and strong experience in complex manufacturing logistics operations, customs trade and compliance regulatory requirements (including safety, security, import / export compliance law).

• Exceptional communication skills and high level of attention to detail, with an ability to evaluate complex issues, identify solutions and articulate these in an understandable way in a diverse working environment.

• Strong ability in MS Excel and experience in handling large and complex data sets associated to shipment of goods on a global scale.

• Strong working knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain, with a clarity for understanding the importance and interdependencies associated with each stage of the process — Plan, Source, Make, Deliver.

• Skilled in handling all aspects of shipping and documentation required for import/export of goods to global markets.

• 3 to 5 years' operational logistics and shipping experience in relevant industries.

• Excellent working knowledge of manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, distribution and import/export management.

• Excellent level of written and spoken English.

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
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