Assoc. Director, APAC Distribution

Cyberjaya, Selangor
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Why Ansell?At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at .Ansell is looking for a Assoc Director Commercial Logistics APAC to join our team in Cyberjaya!In this position you will play a vital role in management responsibilities for distribution canter & warehouse operations, import/export operations, and outbound transportation across the APAC region.Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.Flexible and hybrid work model.A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and MentorshipsWhat your role will be?Team Leadership

Fosters a Safety-First culture in all warehouse operations through ensuring Ansell EH&S safety procedures and protocols are established and maintained.
Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Lead change management efforts to support transformation and growth.

Operational Excellence

Oversee, drives and manage transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management across all regions.
Develops annual warehouse budgets. Manages operational expenses relative to distribution operations; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
Works with the regional and global logistics teams to drive competitive costs across the logistics and transportation modes – warehouse, ocean, air, truck and parcel.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics, KPIs, and lean methodologies.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a long-term logistics strategy aligned with corporate objectives and customer needs.
Identify and implement innovative logistics models and technologies to improve efficiency, agility, and scalability.
Continuously assess global logistics trends and proactively adapt strategies to maintain competitive advantage.

Customer-Centric Logistics

Design logistics solutions that enhance the customer experience, reduce lead times, and improve service levels.
Collaborate with commercial and customer service teams to ensure logistics supports a seamless end-to-end customer journey.
Ensures all policies, practices and standards are consistent with business objectives and supports a multi-site operating environment.

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between logistics and internal stakeholders including Sales, Finance, IT, Global Suppl Chain and Manufacturing.
Build strong relationships with external partners, including 3PLs, carriers, and suppliers, to ensure service excellence and cost optimization.
Communicate logistics performance, risks, and opportunities clearly and persuasively to executive leadership

What will you bring to Ansell?Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. * 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain leadership roles.

Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, and data analytics tools.
Robust understanding of WMS, TMS and Workforce Management applications, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system required.
Experience in applying Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to warehouse operations.
3PL Management experience, including contracting, negotiation, and operational oversight.
Accountability for distribution center startups, transfers, and exits.
Experience with Network Design, Warehouse Technology, and LEAN principles.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, !Equal Opportunity EmployerAnsell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.Our Commitment to Belonging and InclusionAnsell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.Follow us on , , and

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