Logistics Manager, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency from the team putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth and wellbeing.

KONE Middle East & Africa is dynamic & diverse with direct presence in 12 countries as well as more than 60 distributor markets across a vast geographical footprint.

KONE Logistics vision is to offer a seamless material flow to our customers providing quality, transparency and proactive communication. To achieve this, we are looking for a Regional Logistics Manager to lead logistics teams and operations across the region reporting to the Logistics Director APM.

Responsibility

• Represents the local Logistics Cluster and report to Area Logistics Director

• Develop and execute logistics strategies for the Cluster with Global and Area logistics, and business stakeholders in NBS, MOD and Service

• Manages local country logistics teams

• Coordinates with local Country teams to ensure timely, quality and cost competitive supply of equipment and spare parts within the Cluster

• Collaborates with Logistics Development Management

• Identifies cross-unit/cross regional logistics partner network opportunities and risks

• Manages logistics budget within Cluster

People management

• Cluster Logistics Manager coordinates and oversees the work of his/her subordinates and contributes to the organization’s logistics strategy in an effective and consistent way and according to established guidelines and budgets

• Responsible for team competence development, employee satisfaction and motivation.

• Sets and monitors team/individual performance objectives

• Responsible for communication to his/her team.

• Responsible for people management of his/her team

• Responsible for KONE Way Logistics Operating Model in the Cluster, including related organizational setup and resourcing

• Ensure effective deployment and benefit realization of KONE Way and local initiatives

• Provide input and feedback about changes needed to KONE Way

Performance measures

• On Time Delivery, Damages, Clearance compliance , Cost /unit, inventory accuracy , etc.,

• Savings performance in Cluster

• Logistics contract coverage of consumed logistics services in area (following global service offering management)

• Health and safety

• Quality and timeliness of Logistics reporting in area

Professional requirements

• International logistics management

• Logistics suppliers and network management

• People management

• Stakeholder management

• Change management

• Project management

• Costing and account management

Are you the one?

• Technical and/or commercial degree, MSc in relevant major (e.g. Logistics and Supply Chain) and/or MBA as a plus

• Fluent level of English is a must, additional languages (e.g. Arabic) as a plus

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Logistics, supply chain management or relevant area

• Proven ability to work in international environment

• Willingness to travel extensively

• Should have proven leadership / cross-functional team skills

• Experience with SAP or similar procurement systems preferred

• Project Management and Process Improvement experience

• Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Understanding of and experience with supplier and subcontractor negotiations, understanding of commercial terms and conditions related to procurement of goods and services.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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