Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job
 

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Performance

• Oversee all DC operations including safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Set, monitor, and follow up on overall targets for the DC and all units/functions.
• Develop and implement the 6M Operational Plan.
• Manage the DC’s P&L and financial performance (P3 accountability).
• Define and implement the Vital Few / Key Metrics for the DC.
• Drive the development of the DC and its people, ensuring the right resources (machinery, equipment, competence) are in place for long-term sustainable results.

Compliance & Governance

• Implement and uphold Alfa Laval and PDL policies, standards, processes, values, and culture.
• Chair the local management team; provide the organization with relevant and timely information.
• Act as PDL contact point for site shared functions: HR, Finance, EHS, Real Estate, and Legal.
• Perform ALPS audits within the DC and implement corrective actions where required.

Stakeholder & Supply Chain

• Foster effective cooperation with all internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and 3PL partners.
• Ensure supply chain processes are implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, audits, and footprint initiatives.
• Serve as active member of both the Global PDL Management Team.
• Act as local Alfa Laval contact person and 3PL contact window.

Competencies & Leadership profile

• Results-driven leader with a strong, visible presence on the warehouse floor.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through people and build high-performing, engaged teams.
• Open, communicative, and high-integrity leadership style with strong cross-cultural awareness.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and decisive decision-making skills.
• Strong networking, influencing, and change leadership capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ managerial experience in distribution, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills across teams in a multitude of settings.
• Experience in change management, project management, and Lean / continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Key Relationships

Internal

• PDL Management Team (Global)
• Team Managers within the DC
• Support Function Managers (HR, Finance, EHS, Legal, Real Estate)
• Sales & Service China Region
• Division and Business Unit Managers
• Other Factory Managers within the region

External

• Customers (internal and external)
• Suppliers (internal and external)
• 3PL and logistics partners
• External stakeholders and local community

Reports to            : VP Operations - Parts Distribution & Logistics

Location                : Alfa Laval Kunshan

Authority Level

• Financial authority to execute within the DC’s P&L costing update framework.
• Authority to break down overall DC targets into unit/function-level targets, follow up, and take corrective action.
• Decision-making authority as defined by the agreed Operational Plan.
• Authority to halt operations within the DC in cases of safety, quality, or environmental deviation.
• Authority to conduct ALPS audits and implement corrective actions.
• Authority to delegate tasks and set salaries within defined parameters.
• Investment authority as delegated by VP Operations - PDL.
• Local management contact for PDL real estate.

Who you are?

You’re innovative and solutions oriented. You’re driven and practical, able to execute in the most efficient way possible. You also share our curious mindset and want to know how you can be better and do better, day after day. Just as important are the people, team, and communication skills essential to delivering projects in an agile way that meet quality, time, and targets. If you’re also adaptable and flexible, eager to learn even more and have a curiosity that drives innovation, this is where you’ll find a world of career-building opportunity.

Why should you apply?

• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
• Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success; you will be learning new things every day.
• 140 years old Swedish multinational company with stable growth and expansion
• Sustainability and contributing back to the people and planet are motives behind everything we do.

We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply

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