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What's the role: Bloomberg is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our APAC Supply Chain Team. This individual will be part of an exciting and dynamic team supporting our logistic activities and part of the trade compliance activities in the APAC region. This role, based in Hong Kong Office, will be our Subject Matter Expert for shipping & logistics, and last mile delivery. The logistics function collaborates across all supply chain functions to provide excellent service and value to our Business Partners.
We'll trust you to:
Develop and implement strategic plans for the company's logistics operations, ensuring with organization goals and objectives
Manage our logistics service providers to make sure satisfactory service level to support markets and business team's needs
Lead the APAC logistics counterpart to identify areas for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance logistics operations and streamline workflows
Analyse the logistics cost spending, identify, and implement cost saving initiatives in coordination with different function lead
Rate management on freight cost and spending for the APAC region. Manage the freight spending, ensure the right invoice was integrated into system for payment
Communicate & escalate potential delays in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties and management and as escalation contact for APAC logistics for both internal and external parties
Explore sustainability opportunities in our logistics operations
Develop and maintain strong customer service to our external clients, our internal clients, and our stakeholders
You'll need to have:
Minimum 5 years of experience in international logistics/transportation or freight forwarding
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Transportation, or equivalent technical qualification
Solid experience in managing freight forwarding service providers
Hands-on experience with import/export operations
Demonstrate improvement results by streamlining operational and business processes
Analytical mindset, proven ability to manage the business with data driven analysis
Experience in managing stakeholders remotely from regional prospective on day-to-day operations to project initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience with ERP system
Proficient use of MS Excel & PowerPoint
We'd love to see:
Previous experience in import/export of IT or electronics equipment in APAC region
Previous experience in RFP/RFQ on freight service
Working experience of SAP
Working knowledge or experience on trade compliance, import/export regulation or customs rules in APAC
If this sounds like you: Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
Why Bloomberg? We're individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences who take on big challenges and create even bigger impact through our work. We're interested in what makes you you, and how we can create opportunities for you to channel your unique, personal energy and grow to your fullest potential.
Learn more about our office and benefits: Hong Kong | www.bloomberg.com/hongkong
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