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The Network Design Manager is responsible managing a team for designing, optimizing, and continuously improving the end-to-end logistics network for finished vehicles. This role ensures cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable transport solutions from manufacturing plants and ports to dealerships or end customers, while maintaining service level targets and compliance standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
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1. Network Strategy & Design
- Develop and optimize finished vehicle distribution networks (plant ā port ā yard ā dealer)
- Conduct network modeling and scenario analysis to support new product launches, plant expansions, or market shifts
- Design multimodal transportation solutions (road, rail, sea)
- Evaluate location strategies for ports, yards, and distribution hubs
2. Cost & Performance Optimization
- Analyze transportation costs, lead times, and service performance
- Identify cost-saving initiatives through route optimization, consolidation, and modal shifts
- Monitor KPIs such as delivery lead time, damage rates, dwell time, and yard utilization
3. Data Analysis & Modeling
- Use optimization tools and software (e.g., Llamasoft, SAP TM, OTM, Power BI, Excel modeling)
- Perform demand forecasting and capacity planning
- Build business cases and ROI analyses for network changes
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Procurement, and Regional Logistics teams
- Work with 3PLs, ocean carriers, rail operators, and trucking providers
- Support contract negotiations with data-driven insights
5. Risk Management & Compliance
- Assess risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical issues, and port congestion
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, safety standards, and OEM requirements
- Develop contingency and resilience plans
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:Ā
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
- 8+ years of network design experience for logistics or related experience
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Strong Excel skills needed
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated change leadership attributes
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