APAC Transport Operations Lead

About the role

DePuy Synthes, the orthopedics business of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting an APAC Transport Operations Lead based in Singapore. The role covers regional transportation flows for inbound freight from manufacturing sites and global hubs to regional hubs and local affiliates and distributor warehouses, and outbound flows to APAC customers such as affiliates, distributors and hospitals. It sits in the Supply Chain function, Transportation Services sub-function.

Key responsibilities

• Drive value across APAC through optimized regional transportation flows for inbound and outbound freight.
• Manage relationships with third-party and fourth-party logistics providers, including global Control Tower partners, through performance metrics, strategic direction and continuous improvement programs.
• Support the deployment, development and maturity of the Global Control Tower in the APAC region.
• Lead performance measurement of transport reliability through critical metrics aligned with regional Plan, Make and Deliver teams, and provide input into executive performance reviews.
• Deliver annual cost improvement and productivity targets while protecting service, quality, reliability and compliance.
• Translate regional inventory strategy and business requirements into transportation solutions, supporting set-up for manufacturing network changes and new product launches.

Required profile

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, transportation, trade compliance, logistics or related operational roles, at a manager level.
• Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade or related); Master's or MBA preferred.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other highly regulated industries is desirable.
• English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Up to 25-30% regional and international travel.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of international trade, customs regulations and import/export operations in Asia Pacific.
• Transportation, planning and carrier/logistics-provider management, including familiarity with control-tower operating models.
• Analytical skills and affinity for numbers, supporting budgeting, financial reconciliation and cost-saving opportunities.
• Familiarity with global trade systems, transportation management systems, ERP platforms and transport/trade visibility and automation tools.
• Lean or continuous improvement certification is a plus; AI concepts and prompt engineering awareness is also mentioned.