**About the Role**
**What you'll do**:
- Manage daily activities of regional distribution channels for multiple business units at Uber
- Manage 3PL vendors to execute order prioritization, resource allocation, and inventory management
- Internally engage with Uber teams, to analyze their distribution and inventory management needs, and develop cost effective solutions
- Review 3PL vendor quality control measures; identify and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the 3PL and Global Distribution Manager
- Monitor performance metrics requirements and work with 3PLs to perform Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions
- Create contingency plans to execute in emergency and out of scope" situations
- Monitor vendor compliance and notify Global Distribution Manager of potential violations; work with 3PL to correct deficiencies
- Partner with Supply Chain to lead inventory planning based on forecast and historical demand
- Implement best-in-class warehouse management techniques such as kitting, batching and order consolidation
- Provide daily oversight, mentorship and process training to distribution specialist I(s)
**What you'll need**:
- Minimum of 3-5 years working in distribution, supply chain planning, warehouse management and/or contract logistics
- Fiercely detail oriented, especially in regards to inventory/purchase order documentation, order management and inventory controls
- Advanced mathematical skills to analyze and create inventory forecast models
- Ability to handle difficult situations with vendors when orders experience issues impacting timeline, with a focus on minimizing overall delay while maintaining inventory accountability
- Communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in a global fragmented environment
- Highly organized. Excellent organizational skills to juggle many tasks without losing sight of the highest priority items.
- Results oriented. Detail oriented. Driven. Take initiative without being asked. Creative.
**Nice to have**:
- Contract Logistics Experience
- Oracle ERP experience
- Multi-language capability
- Experience with import/export customs requirements
- Experience managing dangerous goods (lithium batteries)