Job Overview

To establish and continuously improve the Logistics Total Landed Cost (TLC) management process by creating cost visibility, identifying cost reduction opportunities, driving functional reviews, and ensuring execution of cost-saving initiatives across freight, warehouse, inventory, and related supply chain activities.

物流費・倉庫費・在庫関連コストに対する可視化を確立し、コスト削減機会を特定するとともに、定期レビューと改善活動を推進し、TLC（Total Landed Cost）管理の継続的な最適化を実現する。

Job Requirements

Step 1 - Freight Cost Understanding & Optimization
1. Cost Visibility
•    Understand inbound and outbound freight cost structure.
•    Analyze freight cost by carrier, route, lane, plant, customer, and transportation mode.
•    Identify major cost drivers and abnormal cost trends.
2. Cost Tracking
•    Establish monthly freight cost review process.
•    Perform monthly Actual vs Forecast comparison.
•    Conduct mid-month cost trend monitoring.
•    Track Premium Freight on a weekly basis.
3. Cost Saving Plan
•    Develop annual freight cost saving roadmap.
•    Identify cost reduction opportunities.
•    Prepare monthly saving project tracking report.
•    Monitor target achievement and corrective actions.

Step 2 - Warehouse Cost Understanding & Optimization
1. Cost Structure Analysis
•    Understand warehouse cost composition including: 
o    Storage Cost
o    Handling Cost
o    Transportation Support Cost
o    Other Operational Costs
2. Cost Visibility & Tracking
•    Maintain warehouse cost database.
•    Monitor monthly warehouse cost trend.
•    Develop warehouse KPI tracking dashboard.
•    Connect warehouse cost movement with inventory changes.
3. Cost Reduction Activities
•    Identify warehouse cost-saving opportunities.
•    Lead cost reduction projects with warehouse providers and internal stakeholders.
•    Track project implementation status and realized savings.

Step 3 - TLC End-to-End Management & Business Analytics
1. Data Integration
Integrate data from:
•    Freight Cost
•    Premium Freight
•    Warehouse Cost
•    Inventory
•    Consignment Inventory
•    Logistics KPI
•    Supply Chain KPI
2. Analytical Framework
Establish a standard analytical approach:
•    Data Collection
•    Data Validation
•    Trend Analysis
•    Root Cause Analysis
•    Opportunity Identification
•    Recommendation Development
•    Action Tracking
•    Result Verification
3. Governance & Management Review
•    Prepare monthly TLC review package.
•    Present business insights and risks.
•    Recommend actions with quantified savings.
•    Support management decision making.
4. Project Leadership
•    Lead cross-functional cost-saving initiatives.
•    Establish clear owner, due date, and expected benefits.
•    Ensure execution and sustainability of improvements.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies