Lead Logistics

Auto req ID: 54571

Title: Lead Logistics

Job Function: Manufacturing

Location: GURGAON

Additional Location:

Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus.

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions.

Job Summary

The Lead Logistics role is responsible for executing operational strategies for market-facing logistics. This role will ensure the successful transportation, storage, and delivery of finished products and service parts from India to the overseas markets. This role will also proactively lead continuous improvement efforts to improve logistics processes and partnerships, and collaborate extensively with similar functions in other markets and with the regional team.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with and be the first point of escalation for lead third-party logistics (3PL) partners (warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage) in India.
• Collaborate with peer(s) across other regions and markets to share best practices and form a global community for consistency and improvement.
• Ensure trade compliance for products (materials and finished goods) exported from India to market distribution sites or dealers directly.
• Report and maintain key performance indicators (Key Performance Indicators) in a manner that is consistent across the company.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and implement distribution network design improvements to meet current and future channel requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Order Management and Demand/Supply Planning, to ensure agreed-upon service levels are being met and issues are being resolved in a timely manner.
  
  

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Any diploma in logistics and international trade will be an advantage.

Required

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• 3PL management experience
• Effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, leadership, coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Experience in project management and leading high level projects is required, including contract negotiation and RFQ development.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in international logistics and customs compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the exports of finished automobile products and service parts industries is a strong advantage.
  
  

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson (here).

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 10 - 25%

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

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