Network Design Manager - Finish Vehicle Logistics

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Network Strategy & Design:

• Develop and optimize finished vehicle distribution networks (plant → port → yard → 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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