Kevin Li
Shanghai,SH
Summary
Diligent logistics management professional with more than 20 years experience in multiple industries including life science, automotive, FMCG and consulting. Strong business acumen and knowledge of end to end supply chain management. Deep understanding of logistics operation management including network design, transportation & warehouse management, and import & export operation. Technology-savvy with proficiency in ERP/OMS/TMS/WMS. Experienced with handling of special cargo, such as cold chain, medical devices. etc. Collaborates with diverse cultures. Independent and deadline-focused with demonstrated success in decision-making.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
APAC Logistics Director
Hydrafacial
02.2024 - Current
- Develop and build a logistics / transportation function within the APAC region.
- Managing Asia fulfillment center to support product sales in APAC and EMEA region.
- 3PL management including operation performance(KPIs), exception and escalation, and continuous improvement.
- Logistics budget management and cost control.
- Support APAC region on solving logistics related issues.
Director, Logistics and Warehouse
Thermofisher Scientific
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked closely with supply chain leadership to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate with BU supply chain teams to improve customer experience in terms of order fulfillment OTIF, quality, and other customer requirements.
- Managed daily operations in inbound and outbound transportation, import and export Customs operation and warehousing, while overseeing multiple business divisions and locations to achieve annual revenue target.
- Management of self run and 3PL warehouses in China of total more than 30,000sqm for ambient, cold chain and medical products with active SKUs of more than 15,000.
- Management of international and domestic transportation network with annual spending of $30 million and continuous optimization in terms of provider portfolio, routing efficiency and service level improvement.
- Distribution network design, optimization and implementation in terms of location decision, layout design, inventory allocation and order fulfillment routing design.
- 3PL management including new provider screening and selection, provider implementation and SOP alignment, performance and KPI management.
- Supply chain quality management in terms of receiving quality, stock taking and inventory accuracy, customer compliant management.
- Logistics cost control including freight spending and SG&A, including collaborate with finance on budget planning, spending analysis and continuous optimization.
- People management with team of 120 employees and 5 direct reports. Establishment of talent pipeline and high potential employee development.
Director, Network Design and Transportation
Schaeffler Greater China
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Lead the function Network Design & Transportation of 50+ staff, reporting to VP, SCM & Logistics
- Being responsible of domestic and international transport operations for material inbound and outbound for Schaeffler plants and trading business in Greater China area
- Responsible for logistics network operation efficiency and continuous optimization. Including network health check through network design and optimization, tactical planning of material flow in existing network.
- Optimization of the logistics operation with regard to costs, performance and customer satisfaction
- Freight spending budget responsibility of more than 10 million euro per year
- Lead, direct and support digitalization initiatives in transport management, such as TMS design and roll-out, global track and trace solution, etc.
Senior Logistics Manager
4Flow Consulting
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Responsible of 4PL service business units in Asia
- Oversee project status and achievement of program objectives, such as transportation optimization, project roll-out to multiple customer sites and implementation, cost saving.
- Operation management of transport management projects including network optimization, route planning and optimization, performance control.
- Roll-out IT platform (TMS) to local customers and initiate IT development requirements for local markets
Senior Manager, Logistics and Int'l Channels
Best Buy Asia
04.2005 - 02.2014
- Managing logistics team to facilitate private label products sales from Asia to global markets including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Managing efficient supply chain from OEM suppliers to overseas customers through active management of 3PL performance, including KPI review, exception management, regular review meetings.
- Development and realize logistic solutions for new business opportunities/sales channels, including solution design, leading RFI/RFP process, service provider selection and implementation.
Marketing Analyst
APL Logistics
12.1999 - 04.2005
- Promotion of company services to local customers
- Benchmarking of service offering with market competitors
Education
Master of Management - Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
McGill University
06.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou06.2018
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Shanghai Maritime University
Shanghai06.1999
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Budget Management
- Process Improvements
- Operations Oversight
- Logistics Network Design
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Cold Chain Logistics
- OMS/TMS/WMS
- Digitalization
Timeline
APAC Logistics Director
Hydrafacial
02.2024 - Current
Director, Logistics and Warehouse
Thermofisher Scientific
09.2021 - 08.2023
Director, Network Design and Transportation
Schaeffler Greater China
09.2015 - 09.2021
Senior Logistics Manager
4Flow Consulting
07.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Manager, Logistics and Int'l Channels
Best Buy Asia
04.2005 - 02.2014
Marketing Analyst
APL Logistics
12.1999 - 04.2005
Master of Management - Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
McGill University
MBA - Business Administration
Zhejiang University
BBA - Business Administration and Management
Shanghai Maritime University
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