Location | : | Bang Phli, Thailand |
Job type | : | Permanent |
Salary | : | 100-150k |
Our client is a global logistics service provider operating in more than 600 locations around the world. The business involves Contract Logistics, Air / Ocean Freight and Transport, as well as managing complex supply chains and providing a wealth of innovative value-added services. We are currently looking to fill the role of Head of Operational Excellence and Implementation.Responsibilities;Operational Excellence
Work with country management team to develop and implement operational excellence: leadership, principles, systems, and tools
Oversee improvements in KPI measurement, WMS and TMS SOP/WI, best practices
Lead the deployment of operational excellence strategies to standardise processes and reduce costs
Oversee deployment of KPI dashboard to track and provide greater transparency and insights on cost and operational performance
Lead performance & productivity consulting to improve existing processes, warehousing, and transportation procedures
Continuously seek new opportunities to reduce costs and improve service
Support sales and solution design team with skills-improvement activities, and WMS/TMS strategies
Identify, analyse, and resolve all issues with Operations, IT, and WMS/TMS
Help set annual operational targets and help drive improvements to achieve those targets
Initiate, lead and execute projects to improve operational excellence
Oversee new client project management to ensure completion within timeline and budget
Liaise and provide project updates to stakeholders: keep them informed of risks, progression, budget, and timelines
Operational Excellence
Initiate, lead and implement operation excellence projects
Utilize excellent project management skills and experience, effectively communicating and demonstrating successful organizational, planning and execution skills
Responsible for overall of implementation (PMO) or being part of the team support (PMT) when awarded new customer to ensure the completion within timeline and budget
Create the business scope and requirement to ensure that all relevant parties have the same understanding when implementing projects
Provide the project update of risks, progression, budget, timeline, and support requirement throughout the project to key project stake holder and sponsor
Extended travel to other facilities may be required to support business when there is the implementation project
Requirements;
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field; or equivalent education and related work experience
Six Sigma and Lean certification are preferred
Able to travel among warehouse sites and head office
5-10 years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain, and/or related consulting experience and/or experience in the manufacturing industry, with proven expertise and understanding of warehousing and transportation
At least 5 years’ experience working in the field of Operations Excellence, Productivity, and/or Continuous Improvement with evidence of successful leadership
Project management experience is preferable, as well as people management experience.
Strong working knowledge of MS office, specifically Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
Must be able to read, write and speak English well
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Able to lead a multi-disciplinary team, with the experience and character required to mentor staff and colleagues
Can-do mentality and positive attitude
Proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of the business, and customer organisations
Experience working in a 3PL logistics environment as Op Exs or equivalent preferred
Supply Chain knowledge of Warehousing and Transport is an advantage
Alternative languages, and/or an Operations/Sales background would be a plus