General Manager, Warehousing and Distribution
True North is seeking a motivated, self-starting General Manager to successfully manage a Southeast Asia-based team responsible for warehousing and distribution, global logistics, trade/regulatory and environmental compliance, and international order fulfillment. This position leads all aspects of shipping and receiving with small and mid-sized international clients located across multiple geographic regions.
The General Manager plans, directs, and manages day-to-day operations of the distribution facility with a specific responsibility of overseeing the handling, storage, and distribution to the end customer. Successful candidates will have significant operations manager experience, while carrying out our company’s business plan in compliance with established laws/regulations and industry standards.
The General Manager should be able to conduct the following range of activities:
Key Job Requirements:
Language. Must speak Filipino, Malay, Thai or Vietnamese, or other related languages.
Location. Candidates will be required to relocate to Southeast Asia. Must be able to travel internationally.
The General Manager plans, directs, and manages day-to-day operations of the distribution facility with a specific responsibility of overseeing the handling, storage, and distribution to the end customer. Successful candidates will have significant operations manager experience, while carrying out our company’s business plan in compliance with established laws/regulations and industry standards.
The General Manager should be able to conduct the following range of activities:
- Strive for continuous improvement in our distribution center with a specific focus on identifying best practices to achieve uncompromised customer satisfaction.
- Design and implement a logistics strategy that meets current strategic objectives while also meeting customer needs focusing on cost, speed, and reliability.
- Develop relationships with key transportation providers, negotiate rates and contracts as needed, and help develop service metrics with all carriers and outsourced partners.
- Ability to interact and communicate with people across various organizational functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Understand and ensure compliance with import/export regulatory laws as needed; manage relationships with local customs brokers and local authorities as appropriate.
- Oversee and participate in the business development efforts of the sales team. Ensure current customer relations are maintained and strengthened, expand business with new customers in current channels and in adjacent industries.
Key Job Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management or a Master’s in Business Administration preferred
- 15+ years experience
- Must speak Filipino, Malay, Thai, or Vietnamese (additional languages a plus)
- Knowledge of Warehousing and Transportation Management Systems required
- Understanding of General Supply Chain Management and International Transportation
- Preferred candidate will have prior 3PL work experience in Southeast Asia
Language. Must speak Filipino, Malay, Thai or Vietnamese, or other related languages.
Location. Candidates will be required to relocate to Southeast Asia. Must be able to travel internationally.
