Founded in 1955, Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management – a seamlessly connected suite of supply chain solutions that delivers superior value, reliability, and expertise. Yusen Logistics is committed to developing employees that deliver consistent quality and service to our customers, and providing them with the skills, training, support, and opportunities they need to be successful. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. Sustainability is deeply ingrained in our core values, driving every decision we make and action we take. From reducing waste and conserving resources to supporting renewable energy initiatives, sustainability guides our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

About IT at Yusen
It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re transforming the way we deliver IT at Yusen Logistics (Europe). Digitalisation, innovation and taking our IT to the next level will be core to our future success, and we’re on a journey to create one European IT organisation to take on this challenge.
We’re bringing together our talented IT professionals from 12 counties as one team. They’ll be working beyond geographic boundaries, with clear technical career paths and great development opportunities. Our people are the energy behind our IT and we’re committed to making IT a great place to work for everyone. Could you play a part in helping us to achieve our ambitions?

About the Job:
We are currently hiring for a Regional IT Automation Manager who will establish the regional IT Automation function covering both Physical and Logical Automation. The primary objectives of automation in the warehouse are to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, boost productivity, and optimize the use of space. Ultimately, this leads to a more streamlined and cost-effective warehouse management system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy
• Define and implement regional IT automation function to meet agreed strategic business priorities.

Customer / Delivery:
• Engage with IT, operational and back-office stakeholders to establish the priorities for IT automation across the business.
• Establish Logical and Physical automation best practice and grow the team in line with regional demand.
• Manage all automation projects according to agreed timelines and report on progress.
• Enhance efficiency: streamline tasks, reducing manual labor and the time required to complete processes, boosting overall efficiency.
• Increase accuracy: automate systems to be highly precise, minimizing errors and inventory management tasks.
• Faster order fulfillment: Physical warehouse automation systems expedite order processing and shipping, leading to quicker delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.

Business Growth and Continuous Improvement:
• Seek opportunities to continually enhance and improve the IT Automation function to add value to the region.
• Collaborate with all IT functions and help define standard service catalogue items.
• Cost saving: Reduce labor cost, improve inventory control, optimize space usage, which will contribute to significant cost savings over time.
• Scalability: adapt systems to changing business needs and increased workloads, ensuring flexibility.
• Employee focus: by automating repetitive tasks, employees will be able to focus on more strategic and value-added activities.

Team management:
• Lead and manage the team to create a motivated and engaged team.
• Set team and individual objectives and manage resources to achieve IT goals and team priorities.
• Drive effective performance management, coaching and personal development for all team members so that everyone achieves their full potential.
• Deliver engaging team and individual communication ensuring regular weekly team briefings and cascade on IT leadership communications.

Process and Governance:
• Member of the Application Solutions management team.
• Accountable for IT automation best practice, standards, and execution.

QUALIFICATONS

REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Bachelor / Master Degree level or equivalent IT experience

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• IT Leadership / Management in IT / Multinational Business / Matrix organizations / Logistics Experience / Market Awareness / General IT knowledge.
• Demonstrated capability in both the technical and management scope of this role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and empowering employees to achieve success.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical groups.

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Physical Warehouse Automation including integration with WMS/TMS/ERP systems.
• Logical Automation – Robotic Process Automation (UiPath), Power Apps knowledge strongly desirable.
• Prior project engineering and/or technical management experience.

COMPETENCIES
• Connected - Communication, Openness, Customer Focus
• Committed - Reliable, Teamwork, Accountability
• Creative - Proactive, Continuous Learning, Problem Solving

What we offer.

A unique opportunity to engage, drive and develop yourself in a global company. This role comes with a great deal of freedom, responsibilities and challenges. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Diversity Statement.

At Yusen we are committed to fostering a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) for all our employees and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Benefiting from creative solution derived as a result of embracing differences. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment.

THIS IS HOW IT WORKS

To apply, use the link.
We are intrigued by your application and will reach out to you for a phone call.
Successful call? Let's meet live or via video.
Meet potential team members in a friendly interview.
As part of our assessment process (if applicable), complete an assessment to gauge your skills and abilities.
Final stage: negotiate terms, sign, and welcome onboard!