APAC Distribution Centre Manager

Key Responsibilities

Distribution Center Leadership & Operations

• Lead daily operations across APAC distribution centers to ensure efficient and seamless execution.
• Develop scalable processes, procedures, and best practices to support operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Support the long-term strategy and future vision for distribution operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, inventory management, space utilization, and supply chain performance.
• Lead warehouse modernization initiatives to support growth and scalability.
• Partner with leadership to establish KPIs, operational standards, and strategic plans.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple sites.
• Promote continuous learning, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Strengthen communication and alignment across sites and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with operations, transportation, procurement, customer service, and global partners to implement improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

• Lead projects focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement.
• Champion Lean and process optimization initiatives that support business objectives.
• Monitor and improve key metrics including order accuracy, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, productivity, shipping costs, and warehouse efficiency.
• Analyze operational data and implement corrective actions to improve performance and service levels.
• Establish reporting standards and performance processes that support continuous improvement.

Logistics, Systems & Inventory Control

• Partner with transportation teams to implement cost-effective logistics solutions.
• Oversee Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and drive system improvements.
• Ensure strong inventory accuracy through effective inventory control and cycle count programs.
• Evaluate and implement technologies that improve operational visibility and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site distribution or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and distribution best practices.
• Proven success leading operational improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Experience building scalable operational processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%