Head of Distribution Center South

, , France

€ 100.000 - 125.000

Career Opportunities: Head of Distribution Center South (71111) Requisition ID  71111  - Posted -  Location/Regions (1)  -  Functional Area (1)  -  Position Level (1)  -  Permanent  -  Full Time  -  Education Level (1)

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we are looking for you.

Our perfect fit.  The Head of Distribution Center South can manage and lead the Distribution Center to deliver the services at the level agreed with the wider operations and business team while focusing on the 5 Key Goals of Distribution Quality, Consumer experience, Cost Efficiency, Process Excellence and Safety. The role acts as a senior leader of the organization ( approx. 90 pers.) where people leadership as well as local representation (eg. Customs, suppliers) is required.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

How you'll help us.  Based out of our DC South located in Garons ( 30, Gard, France) and reporting to the Director of Distribution EMEA, as part of the role, you'll:

• Proactively contribute to ASICS distribution strategy and development in conjunction with your team to further professionalize the operations within the building and cross departmental.

• Assure all SLA are aligned with the omnichannel business owners and executed to at any time.

• Develop and manages DC performance by implementing measurable objectives and relevant KPIs for all DC processes, within the allotted time, in line with the overall organizational strategy of the European supply chain

• Set and define the standards necessary to meet the objectives described above. Manage and drive the performance of the DC team and suppliers to achieve established standards.

• Assume responsibility for budgetary control for all operations involving DC

• Ensure achievement of financial and non-financial budget targets, maximizing efficiency and performance at the DC level

• Identify current and future needs for site warehousing operations. Develops a strategy, plans, and the capacity of the teams to achieve the objectives set

• Assure all customs and local requirements are fulfilled

• Represent ASICS in front of local external parties (eg. Suppliers, customs office, city office, …)

• Execute and drive procurement tenders in collaboration with AEB procurement team

• Ensure compliance with all company and national health and safety regulations

• Build the appropriate structure to be able to manage the respective organization effectively, identify and develop the future talents and create realistic succession scenarios for key positions

• Ensure appropriate leadership skills are present at every level by creating a motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development

• Provide team members/ peers and all stakeholders with clear direction and targets that are aligned with business needs and distribution objectives

• Work cross-functionally with all support functions ( HR/ Finance…) provide necessary advise to solve any issues concerning the operation of the warehouse.

• Lead and develop a DC management team of 4, including 3 direct reports

More about you.

• Master Degree, preferably with focus on Supply Chain Management

• Fluent English & French (verbal and written),

• Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• SAP FMS/ EWM and BI knowledge beneficiary

• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required

• At least 10 years of successful experience in a position of responsibility in a distribution center.

• Experience in Distribution Center and /or transportation logistics or 3PL. Understanding of O2C and SCM processes highly recommended.

Does this sound like you?

• Solid knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles. Demonstrated project organization skills

• Ability to work detail oriented under high pressure and on multiple/conflicting priorities in matrix environment with different international cultures

• Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset

• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions

• Strong communication (both written and verbal), presentation and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business

• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to lead with empathy, motivate and engage teams over multiple hierarchy layers and large scale projects.

movement.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.

We look forward to receiving your application online in English.

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