Regional Operations Manager, APAC - IMCD ASIA PTE. LTD.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to : Functionally to the Group Supply Chain Manager and hierarchically to the Finance & Operations Director APAC

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Operations team across the region by providing leadership, driving change and launching and implementing new initiatives. More specifically, this includes :

Supply Chain / Logistics :

• Ensuring most cost effective 3PL / warehousing setup in cooperation with local teams whilst maintaining high levels of performance and compliance.
• Drive connectivity (EDI) initiatives in cooperation with 3PL / third parties and local teams.
• Lead the operations team by aligning on clear expectations and targets and related execution. Provide support if and when needed.
• Push major new / change developments and lead the related project team (e.g., warehouse consolidation projects).
• Participate in significant contract negotiations with 3PLs / third parties. Agree on clear KPIs and ensure these are monitored regularly.
• Standardize and unify supply chain processes and ways of working across the region.
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with global counterparts on various topics, keeping them informed on key developments.
• Drive implementation of new SCM functionalities and projects initiated by Group Supply Chain and / or other relevant global departments.
• Roll-out, monitor and ensure compliance to the SCM Policy.
• Create insight in operational costs; understand the drivers and act / steer them towards the most optimal levels.

HSEQR :

Operational Excellence :

Expected Qualification / Education :

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a Business degree with relevant experience in an operational role preferably in the Life Sciences or Industrial business.

Work Experience :

Ideally 7-10 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management or Operational roles with increasing responsibility in a reputed Life Sciences or Industrial Chemicals business.

Person Profile : Targeted Skills & Capabilities

Tell employers what skills you have

Management Skills

Warehousing

Operational Excellence

Analytical Skills

3PL

Operations Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

EDI

Business Acumen

Supply Chain

Inventory Management

Project Management

Demand Planning

Supply Chain Management

Chemical Industry

QHSE

Stakeholder Management

Acquisitions

Distribution