Asia-Pacific Corporate Banking Department, Project Finance - Power & Infrastructure ("PF P&I")

We are now seeking an experienced professional to join the team.

Our PF – Power & Infrastructure is responsible for the project finance business in Asia, excluding Japan. There are four sections in PF, namely Power & Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agency and Credit. This position reports to the Head of Power & Infrastructure.

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

· Initiating Project Finance marketing activities in the Asia Pacific region

· Providing lead in financial advisory and major debt arrangements

· Preparing of pitch books, advisory reports and marketing materials to promote business in both advisory and lending functions, and presenting analysis and findings to clients

· Developing relationships and maintaining strong networks with clients for new or future business opportunities

· Conducting relevant due diligence to mitigate credit risks and preparing credit applications to obtain credit approvals by coordinating with various related stakeholders

· Cash flow analysis to examine robustness of project economics in a range of scenarios as well as proposing of appropriate debt pricing levels to manage risk profile and adhere to profitability guidelines

What you should have:

· At least a Degree/ Master Degree in Business, Banking & Finance or Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience

· Good understanding of principles of project finance, execution of projects and good knowledge of Export Credit Agency related finance

· Experience in Power projects such as (i) gas fired IPP and also any renewable energy, (ii) water treatment, waste to energy and other utilities, and (iii) other transportation and social infrastructure, and with coverage in the South East Asia highly preferred

· Willing to travel to Asia region when required.

· Ability to communicate in another Asia language such as Chinese Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu would be advantageous for communication with clients in the respective countries.

· Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese as the incumbent is expected to read and understand documents as well as respond and present in these two languages.

Job Description

As the Director, you will be overseeing and managing the overall operations of Silkargo. This

includes developing and implementing strategies to achieve the company's objectives and goals,

managing and developing a team of managers and supervisors, and ensuring compliance with

regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for driving

growth and profitability, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short & long term strategies to achieve the company's objectives and goals
• Build a resilient business that is strong and stable enough to withstand foreseen & unforeseen challenges
• Oversee and manage the overall operations of the company
• Manage and develop a team of managers and supervisors, providing guidance, coaching, and training as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
• Drive growth and profitability through effective management and strategic planning
• Develop and maintain strong & mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering quality products and services
• Analyze data and metrics to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency
• Develop and manage budgets and forecast expenditures
• Ensure good corporate governance is implemented
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with other departments and business units within the company
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree on Logistic/Transportation or equivalent
• At least 10 years of working experience in the related field, with at least 2 years in a management role
• Experience in developing strategic logistics/trade solutions
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team of professionals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Job Purpose

· Lead and support the topic of Customer Model, Regional Strategy and Operational Strategy to drive customer satisfaction, growth and productivity gains through the implementation of a customer-centric and digital business model (3+1) in Global Insurer

· Conduct/support regional and local reviews of the insurance value chain and processes with the strong skillset of organisation streamlining, process optimisation, scalable group initiatives, etc

· Developing value chain frameworks taking into account differences in size, complexity and other characteristics of each Operating Entities market

Key Responsibility

· Operational Transformation Strategy: support to the Regional Chief Transformation Officer, Asia Pacific to develop and drive Regional Transformation Strategy and future state vision to align it with an overall Asia Pacific strategic direction (3+1)

· Multi-year transformation roll-out and deep-dive topics: lead Ops module and collaborate with Global squad and key stakeholders in the region and Group. collect and analyse productivity information from local operating entities; identify best practices; guides to identify activities to close the gap towards regional ambition and targets; provide planning tools; analyse the progress of implementation & steer; monitor progress

· The enhancement of the organisational architecture according to the Global Customer Model in the region; drive the Operations Transformation agenda, i.e., process harmonisation, optimisation, etc

· Digital by Default: define process architecture in the digital age, i.e., engage with representatives of regional OEs to re-engineer processes to drive digital data processing, to ensure paperless workflows, and to enhance customer experience

· Projects: regional coordinate roll-out of Group or regional projects where Operations is in scope; work closely with OEs and support; provide guidance; ensure implementation; provide transparent progress reporting

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience / General Skills

· Strong Org Management / Ops (consulting type) skills in process harmonisation and productivity topics

· Communication & Influencing: Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to successfully influence, persuade and motivate others to act

· Excellent analytics, methodological skills, i.e. process mining and data analytics

· Project Management and Agile Knowledge certified an additional plus

Required Experiences

· Over 15+ years of insurance experience, ideally both for General and Life with OE and regional role experience

· Experience of several different areas of operations functions, eg. Operations, Customers and Controlling etc. preferred.

· Transformation and Strategy knowledge is must, and global squad experience preferred

· Experience of working on improvement projects

· Experience of working with and across multi-functional teams

· Familiarity with at least one Asian insurance market preferred

Required Education

· Insurance-related qualification or general business degree preferred

· Familiarity with OPEX (Six Sigma), Process Intelligence methodologies an advantage

Product management and Agile practice an additional plus

PURPOSE:

The role of an Associate Director/ Director is to manage Business Development activity, Client Management and Candidate Management so as to achieve and exceed individual budgeted revenue and contribute to BTI Executive Search Singapore.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for driving your verticals including but not limited to cross-selling to other business vertical within BTI Executive Search Singapore while working closely with your Practise Leader and the senior management team to achieve your individual revenue targets.
• Identify new clients, build and maintain strong business relationships with new and existing key clients to bring in regular and new businesses; also, to increase our corporate presence and branding within the marketplace.
• Provide specialist advice on your specialisation to your clients and candidates
• Participate in networking events and assignments to increase industry knowledge and presence

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Degree/MBA holder – any discipline
• At least 8 years’ experience from within the executive search industry with exposure from key industries (e.g. Technology, Banking & Finance, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas / Petrochemical, FMCG). At least 2 years overall managerial / supervisory experience.
• Strong client partnering skill and candidate management skill
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• In depth understanding of recruitment market
• Demonstrates high level of integrity
• Always approachable and possesses positive mindset
• Demonstrates leadership and motivation
• Able to coach and mentor consultants
• Entrepreneurial acumen

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Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan’s (APJ) largest data centre business and ‘Grow@Hyperscale’?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers, the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ region. With backing from our investors, including Macquarie Group, this is just the beginning…

Join us at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

The Product Development Director will report directly to the Director, Product Management and work closely with the rest of the Technology team, making your mark in a number of ways:

• Drive the strategic direction for the product development of Owner Supplied Equipment in alignment with key business objectives: Meet or exceed our financial targets, be the preferred partner for tech and cloud in APAC, be the place where talent wants to be, and be a global leader in safety and sustainability.
• Be part of the overall Technology team efforts to create more sustainable, efficient and scalable data centres to serve our expanding customer needs.
• Examine existing technologies for marginal gain and commercial benefit. This will involve continuously working towards simplification and cost reduction of the AirTrunk product, whilst driving the decarbonisation efforts of the supply chain.
• Drive innovation within the product development function, across the company and externally within the data centre industry, our community and our partners. Research and explore the addition of new products to the OSE categories and collaborate with the masterplanning and design teams to future-proof AirTrunk’s product offering, to fulfil customer requirements in a functional and innovative way.
• Investigate new and developing technologies across the wide spectrum of infrastructure industries and an in-depth understanding of our industry, our customers and our vendor’s products and R&D initiatives., with a particular focus on clean energy technologies and energy storage systems.
• Drive consolidation and unification of products to drive the AirTrunk standardisation and speed to market philosophy.
• Manage the Owner Supplied Equipment Partnerships with all vendors. This will involve developing market and location-based intel around availability and costs and developing a strategy for standard product availability across all regional locations (Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea). This involves organising and chairing regular vendor meetings, visiting sites and manufacturing facilities.
• Manage the processes and documentation related with the technical specification, approval and continuous improvement of the Owner Supplied Equipment products as part of the overall AirTrunk product offering, ensuring alignment and collaboration with internal stakeholders (Customer Solutions, Design, Sustainability, Procurement, Construction and Operation)
• Maintain and upgrade data driven information repository and reporting mechanisms for the AirTrunk product

Your Day to Day

• Manage and expand a team of direct reports to deliver strategic initiatives & support project delivery efforts.
• Produce vendor briefs in order to develop designs from feasibility stage through concept, scheme and detailed design stages, ensuring continuity of design
• Inspection of new products and applications
• Involvement in Master Service Agreements MSA’s, Non-Disclosure Agreements NDA’s such that all contracts are current and ready for immediate signing.
• Liaise with Operations Team to include the most advantageous maintenance terms
• Assisting in the negotiating of beneficial commercial arrangements with vendors
• Assist the Construction and Procurement Teams in the procurement of OSE, tendering, TCO assessment, ordering and delivery.
• Ensure quality assurance and design checks are undertaken on the vendor OSE.
• Oversight of the technical aspects of direct procured equipment and facilitate their interface with the design team.
• Support the Design team with driving our kit of parts (standardised) OSE solutions
• Assist in the development of innovative, customer focused designs.
• Engage with Customers on their technical solutions as required
• Assist with the Commissioning processes and in particular the application of the OSE

Requirements

• You have successfully demonstrated Strong analytical skills to manage and explore data and to develop engineering solutions.
• Ideally 10 years + experience within infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing or data center design and operations, ideally with experience in prefabrication or modular construction
• Experience in the energy generation, distribution and/or storage industries will be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in a leadership or managerial capacity
• Ability to drive technical, logistical and economic implications of equipment procurement: CAPEX and OPEX.
• Experience in multiple APAC countries would be desirable, the successful candidate must be open to understanding new markets and learning local codes and regulations in these markets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong cognitive skills and problem solving skills
• Highly driven and motivated.
• Willing and able to travel

Afterschool Care Teacher

• Location: Woodleigh
• Working Days: 5.5day
• Working Hours-Monday to Friday 1030am to 7pm
  - Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm
• Salary : $2,200 - $3,400

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies, guidelines, framework and philosophy of the centre.
• Guide primary school children (primary 1 to 5) to ensure completion of daily homework.
• Keep accurate records of children’s progress and address each child’s educational and developmental needs on an individual basis to the best of your ability.
• Responsible for the preparation and upkeep of teaching resources, arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the classroom.
• Maintain and build relationships with children and parents.
• Conduct unique enrichment programmes.
• Ensure safety and timely transfer of students from school to student centre.
• Ensure safety of children within the premises.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as delegated by Centre Director.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or higher in any discipline with minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with primary school students.

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The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Product area

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

Job description

Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. As Google's products and services scale the globe, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future -- everything from underwater cables to physical data center space. As a Strategic Negotiator, you combine your deep market knowledge of a given sector with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions to support Google's infrastructure growth. You'll work with specific project teams on negotiating deals, managing vendor and partner relationships and presenting deal recommendations to our Tech leadership. Your successful negotiations have the potential to save Google millions of dollars in operating costs and impact every part of the business.

Additional job description

The Public Affairs team focuses on telling our story to decision-makers, opinion formers, and data center communities. We are focused on creating inclusive, strategic, and scalable solutions that have authentic and universal impact.

As the Public Affairs Manager for APAC, you will advise on how to shape our data center initiatives in a way that is aligned to state and local government priorities. You will lead the maximization of partner opportunities to partner with state and local institutions and tell the story of our data center commitment.

Qualifications

Job responsibilities

• Provide public policy through leadership, assist in building our workforce development pipeline, and build relationships within Google and externally by networking.
• Manage our economic, sustainability, and social contributions to create connections between technology and modern life.
• Provide region specific business advisory support for economic development agreements, including commercial review of terms, tax implications and infrastructure funding.
• Assist with various economic development and market advocacy team projects including data analytics and data hygiene.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including, but not limited to, tax, finance, legal, policy, and communications on a variety of economic development matters.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience working with public policy teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with economic development issues such as direct or indirect taxes, tax policy, or infrastructure development.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, agreement drafting, and presentation development. Experience with data center real estate markets.
• Experience developing and executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and political/communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think outside the box and propose commercially and technically creative solutions.
• Ability to comfortably work in ambiguous, collaborative, and fast-paced environments.

The role of an Associate Director is to manage Business Development activity, Client Management and Candidate Management so as to achieve and exceed individual budgeted revenue and contribute to BTI Executive Search Singapore.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for driving your verticals including but not limited to cross-selling to other business vertical within BTI Executive Search Singapore while working closely with your Practise Leader and the senior management team to achieve your individual revenue targets.
• Identify new clients, build and maintain strong business relationships with new and existing key clients to bring in regular and new businesses; also, to increase our corporate presence and branding within the marketplace.
• Responsible for initiating the Company towards further expansion. To explore new business areas and markets for existing products & BTI solutions
• Provide specialist advice on your specialisation to your clients and candidates
• Participate in networking events and assignments to increase industry knowledge and presence

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Degree/MBA holder – any discipline
• At least 8 years’ experience from within the executive search industry with exposure from key industries (e.g. Technology, Banking & Finance, Life Sciences, Oil & Gas / Petrochemical, FMCG)
• Strong client partnering skill and candidate management skill
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• In depth understanding of recruitment market
• Demonstrates high level of integrity
• Always approachable and possesses positive mindset
• Demonstrates leadership and motivation
• Able to coach and mentor consultants at time (if required)
• Entrepreneurial and International business acumen
• Possess macro-view and able to build holistic business partnership within PERSOLKELLY’s brands

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company’s long-term strategies in alignment with corporate goals.
• Operations Management: Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows across all departments.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Team Leadership: Build and nurture high-performing teams by setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, investors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in advisor role.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of market trends, business development strategies, and operations management.
• Familiarity with international business environment.

About the Company:

vVolve Management Consultants Pte Ltd, an SAP partner based in Singapore, offers tailored business solutions. We specialize in Digital Transformation, Intelligent ERP, and Cloud solutions, consistently leveraging the latest technologies to address our clients' needs. Our focus is on guiding enterprises through their Business Transformation journey by enabling Digitisation, Automation, and Business Process Improvement.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Consulting Director with specialised expertise in SAP S/4HANA to join our team. The Consulting Director will be instrumental in leading and growing the firm while delivering exceptional client service with a particular focus on SAP services. They will develop and manage key accounts, focusing on managing their projects' profitability and ensuring successful SAP engagements. The Director is expected to have extensive experience with SAP solutions and customer engagements and play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key advisor to senior client executives and decision-makers, providing strategic guidance on SAP S/4HANA Assessments, Implementations and Application Management services.
• Manage revenue and consulting-led pipeline management with a strong emphasis on SAP services.
• Lead a matrix team of 10+ Consultants, fostering their professional development.
• Manage team utilisation and forecast, ensuring optimal resource allocation for various engagements.
• Lead the firm's development efforts and build a unique selling proposition (USP).
• Direct and oversee client engagements, consulting for large-scale complex and multiple SAP projects.
• Work collaboratively in a matrix environment with other teams, integrating SAP solutions into broader digital transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, particularly with regard to SAP S/4HANA best practices and innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support business development activities for SAP S/4HANA solutions, including identification, proposal development, and pursuit activities.
• Collaborate with clients' executives to outline roadmaps, budgets, and investment proposals specific to SAP transformations.
• Translate customer business issues/opportunities into solution/business requirements tailored to S/4HANA.
• Build and communicate the value proposition of end-to-end SAP solutions to client executives, driving transformational business activities.
• Develop in-house capabilities and work closely with SAP partners and sales teams to advance expertise in this area.
• Conduct seminars, workshops, and events focused on SAP S/4HANA solutions in collaboration with the sales and marketing team.
• Mentor and engage in the professional development of team members, emphasising SAP S/4HANA proficiency and thought leadership.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in SAP Consulting, with international onsite experience and a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA.
• Project management experience and stakeholder management skills, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and experience with S/4HANA migration.
• Knowledge of SAP licensing models.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Prior consistent track records of achieving revenue quotas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to balance persuasion with professionalism and work effectively with multiple teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation.
• Strong strategic vision and attention to detail, especially in driving SAP initiatives forward.

Join us at vVolve Management Consultants Pte Ltd and be part of our journey to drive business transformation and innovation in the digital era. Please send your resume and cover letter, highlighting your consulting experience.

Lasertec Corporation provides various inspection and measurement solutions based on its expertise in applied optical technologies. Guided by the corporate philosophy of “Inventing for your success, inventing for the future”, our specialisation is in semiconductor-related inspection systems, and we strive to achieve further growth in the semiconductor industry where innovations keep driving market growth, by developing perfectly fit products to meet customer needs ahead of others.

As a subsidiary, Lasertec Singapore supports our customers’ needs with maintenance service for the mask inspection machines.

We are currently seeking someone to hold the leadership position of Managing Director for the Company.

In this role, your responsibilities are to:

· Develop business plans and strategies.

· Make informed and timely decisions.

· Manage finances, forecast revenue, and maintain cost controls.

· Lead and motivate team of managers and executives.

· Facilitate clear and effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders.

· Identify and mitigate risks to the organization. Develop and implement risk management strategies.

· Make informed and timely decisions based on data, analysis and strategic objectives.

This role requires you to have:

· Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business management/administration/engineering or a related field.

· Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

· Proficiency in Japanese, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively with counterparts in Japan.

· Strong understanding of business operations.

· Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team of professionals.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

· Experience in developing and implementing business strategies.

We are currently recruiting a full-time cleaner for our student care centre, which offers after-school and enrichment programmes to primary school students.

• Work hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9am - 5pm. School Holidays, 7am - 2pm.

• Location: Holland Grove Road

Job Duties:
• Cleaning/disinfecting of centre premises and furniture
• Washing of kitchen items
• Assist in other duties, e.g. serving of breakfast, lunch, tea break
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Centre Manager

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the center environment
• Empty trash bins and keep the bin area clean

Job Requirements:
• Responsible and hardworking
• Meticulous with good attention to details
• Enjoys interacting with children
• Past experience working in childcare / student care centre is an advantage

Summary of the position:

This role is a key member of the HR team and reports directly to the Head of HR. The candidate should have proven end-to-end HR experience, ideally in Financial Services industry.

Main responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with stakeholder to deliver professional HR advisories, provide seamless HR support to its business as required and drive the implementation of HR practices and initiatives.
• Be a strategic advisor to the business on talent development matters including the identifying and grooming of hi-potential talent, talent succession, performance management and coaching managers through performance management conversations.
• Identify gaps in the existing processes proactively and drive continuous improvements to HR processes.
• Consult and advise anagement in the business planning process and provide input on organizational capability and the HR implications of business objectives so as to ensure HR strategies are aligned with business goals.
• HR operational responsibilities including developing HR policies in line with local regulations, enforcing procedures, managing processes and systems as well as ensuring compliance on day-to-day handling of HR matters.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle including on/off-boarding briefing, compensation and benefits, employee relations, exit management, etc.
• Manage employee relations and provide solutions to enhance staff engagement and company culture
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned.

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Singapore Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
• At least 12 years of HR Generalist/ Business Partnering of HR Advisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi-task and deliver within tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of local employment law and compliance requirements.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, confidence and maturity to interact effectively with stakeholders and all levels of staff
• Expertise in HR operations, policy development, HR communication
• Willing to collaborate, go the extra mile and demonstrate high level of integrity with ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Highly motivated and resourceful
• Prior experience in supporting the Financial Services firm would be highly advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications e.g. excel, powerpoint, etc.

About Sinologistics Overseas, a subsidiary of China Logistics Group:

With the strategic involvement of three key investors, namely China Eastern Airlines, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd, and China Merchants Group, China Logistics Group operates in close coordination to drive its strategic initiatives. China Logistics has a registered capital of 30 billion RMB and a strong presence both domestically and internationally. Its operations span across 30 provinces within China, as well as five continents worldwide. Sinologistics Overseas, a Singapore Company, is its first overseas subsidiary and we are looking for like-minded individuals to build and expand the overseas market with us!

Key Responsibilities

The Cost Control Director is responsible for setting up and managing the financial systems for the Program including cash flow, yearly budgets, data collection, and analysis, cost control, and reporting to the Senior Management and Head Office as required.

Budget Development and Management
- Prepare detailed budgets for various departments and projects within the organization.

- Monitor actual expenditures against the budget and report variances.

Financial Reporting
- Prepare regular financial reports, including cost summaries, variance analysis, and forecasts.
- Present financial data to senior management, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

Cost Tracking/Analysis and Cost Control Procedures
- Track and record all costs associated with projects

- Analyze cost data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.

- Implement and enforce cost control procedures across all departments.

Forecasting and Planning
- Develop cost forecasts and update them based on actual performance and changing conditions.
- Assist in long-term financial planning and strategy development for the organization.

Collaboration with Departments

- Work closely with department heads to understand their cost drivers and assist in

managing their budgets.

- Provide financial guidance and support to ensure effective cost management.

Process Improvement
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance cost efficiency.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to develop and execute cost-saving initiatives.

Risk and Compliance Management
- Identify financial risks related to cost overruns and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report on risk factors that could impact the financial performance of the organization

- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain detailed and organized financial records for audit and review purposes.

Staff Training and Development
- Train and mentor finance team on cost control practices and financial analysis techniques.
- Promote a culture of cost consciousness and financial accountability within the organization

Special Projects
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management.
- Provide financial analysis and support for new business ventures or expansions.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in finance, supply chain management, business administration, or equivalent.

· Minimum 10 years of experience Financial Planning & Analytics.

· A strong leader who is able to drive performance and focused on delivering the end-results, also able to lead the finance team

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated to be a self-starter and highly motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative

· Have strong business acumen and analytical skills, detail-oriented and.good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders, priorities and timelines simultaneously

· Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Experience in driving process improvement and change initiatives

· Able to collaborate effectively in a cross functional and multi-cultural environment

· Proficient in both spoken and written English and Mandarin

• In depth expertise in at least one of the Data and Analytics domains – data strategy development, data warehouse & big data implementation, business intelligence applications, machine learning / artificial intelligence domains
• Good knowledge of the Information Management framework, including operating model, data governance,data management, data security, data quality and data architecture.
• Strong skills in Agile delivery implementation methodology and delivery practices leveraging DevOpsautomation and engineering using CI/CD tools, code repositories and issue tracking and management.
• Experience in developing analytics application on public cloud stacks (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Certifications in Data Analytics tools and environment (big data technologies, cloud certifications, data integration, data management, or visualisation tools) would be an advantage.
• 10 – 12 years of experience in data and analytics projects (data warehouse, data analytics, business intelligence and machine learning).
• 6 – 8 years of experience in delivering full SDLC lifecycle projects in a Consulting or Systems Integration (SI) model.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in leading data and analytics projects as a delivery lead responsible for overall project outcomes (client and commercial)
• Experience in at least one of the industry or domain – Government and Public Services, Logistics,Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial Services, Retail, Consumer Products

Our client is actively searching for an Assistant Director/ Senior Asst Director, Major Gifts to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!

The University Advancement Office supports the University’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

The responsibilities of this role are:

• To work with University Advancement Office staff, faculty, and deans to identify, cultivate, solicit and maintain key relations with a portfolio of contacts (current donors and prospective donors) – with the view to match their giving interests with the University’s funding priorities and needs
• To lead and facilitate gift structuring to optimize donor’s gift purpose and manage the process of closing the gift
• To supervise and guide junior level fundraisers in their fundraising efforts and work with Stewardship Team to cultivate and steer donors to the next level of giving

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• University Degree or related equivalent combination of education with minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven fundraising experience and track record and relevant skills and management expertise, preferably in a higher education sector environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training and skills
• A successful track record in cultivating and soliciting major gifts
• Experience in Higher Education/Not-For-Profit fundraising with an ability to achieve monthly activity targets as a key metric of performance. Candidates with appropriate business development/consultative sales experience may also be considered
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and diverse relationships and the proven ability to operate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to liaise, consult and negotiate confidently and professionally with donors, staff and other stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional written communication skills with extensive experience in developing business cases, proposals and presentations
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-moving team environment
• Sound acumen and strong professional presence as well as a collegial work style that promotes teamwork, creativity and open communication
• Awareness of and sensitivity to a diverse range of stakeholders

The Company

A global company in the technology sector is currently looking for a HR Director to join their dynamic team.

The Role

This role involves designing and executing annual HR priorities and organizational strategies in alignment with business plans. The candidate will closely partner with business leaders to understand their specific workforce strategy, identify talent gaps, and find suitable solutions. The role involves creating talent frameworks and strategies to support business needs and boost employee engagement.

The candidate will review and refine regional HR policies, procedures, systems, and programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations. They will resolve complex employee-related issues fairly and objectively, alongside leading employee engagement and retention initiatives.

The role also involves partnering with internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. They will oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments. Additionally, the candidate will spearhead the yearly goal setting, performance appraisal, bonus payout, salary review cycle, and off-cycle reviews.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate should possess over 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least eight years dedicated to senior leadership roles. They need to have comprehensive knowledge of local employment laws and other statutory requirements, ideally with previous experience in the technology field with regional exposure. High motivation, diligent organization, and strong leadership skills are pivotal for this role. The candidate should possess a robust analytical and strategic mentality, couple with excellent problem-solving skills. Familiarity with working in cross-cultural environments is a must, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Experience in project management is also essential.

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About Ad Astra Consultants

Ad Astra Consultants is a Singapore-registered recruitment and HR services firm committed to advancing talent strategies and solutions that drive business impact. With expertise in recruitment, HR consulting, and organizational transformation, Ad Astra serves clients worldwide by helping them build and sustain high-performing teams.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior HR Consultant to lead initiatives in organizational design, HR digitalization, and talent management for our clients. This role is ideal for an HR expert with experience in both consulting and corporate environments, who can bring data-driven insights, strong business acumen, and a hands-on approach to HR transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Design & Restructuring: Collaborate with clients to create efficient and scalable organizational structures, with a focus on role clarity, functional integration, and operational efficiency.
• HR Consulting & Strategy: Provide advisory services in HR strategy, including talent management, performance management, and compensation alignment, to ensure HR practices are aligned with business goals.
• Psychometric Assessments: Use psychometric tools, such as MBTI and Hogan, to support talent acquisition, leadership development, and team dynamics, leveraging insights for impactful HR solutions.
• Digital HR Transformation: Lead HR digitalization projects, from platform selection to implementation, to streamline HR operations and improve employee experience.
• Talent Development: Develop succession plans, identify critical roles, and implement key talent initiatives, using a consultative approach to support client growth and strategic needs.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a strategic partner to clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and addressing client needs in alignment with Ad Astra’s consulting philosophy.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 8+ years in HR leadership roles, including consulting and HR business partnering, with a proven track record in organizational design and transformation.

About The Company

Founded in 2015, Woopa Travels is a new generation travel agency and destination management company. We re-invent the travel experience and combine adventure with professional storytelling to create quality experiences for every traveller. The Company manages the following leading tour operator brands: Monster Day Tours, Lion Heartlanders and UBE.

Are you a hardworking, results-oriented, and fun team player with a passion for the travel and tourism industry? Do you excel in customer service? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team at the Chinatown Heritage Centre in Singapore. Join us and play a critical role in our daily operations as we continue to grow and thrive in the post-pandemic travel industry.

Chinatown Heritage Centre

The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore that has recreated the original interiors of its shophouse tenants in the 1950s, offering visitors an honest, revealing glimpse into the lives of Chinatown's early residents. Every nook and cranny in the Chinatown Heritage Centre pulsates with the memories of yesteryear, offering an experience like no other as one is transported to Chinatown in the budding years of Singapore's establishment as a seaport.

Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director will provide the overall leadership in executing the strategic plan for Chinatown Heritage Centre (CHC), and advance various initiatives to drive the success of the Centre as a vibrant heritage hub in the ethnic enclave of Chinatown.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. An equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience will be considered. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

1. Leadership

• Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to oversee all aspects of the institution, sustain its excellence and broaden its impact.
• Create a strong and stable financial foundation for CHC through various revenue, funding, and cost management strategies.
• Chief spokesperson. Represent CHC in professional meetings, development of contracts, and participation in industry events.
• Establish strong partnerships in the community to enhance business opportunities, cross-promotions, and collaborations to expand CHC’s public image.

2. Operations & Programming

• Direct CHC’s operations, including visitor experience, gallery tours, educational programs, public programming, curation and installation of special events, adhoc exhibitions, and managing of retail / event spaces.
• Oversee the management, maintenance, and capital projects of the property, facilities/grounds, and collections of CHC, engaging outside expert advice as necessary.
• Conduct periodic assessment and evaluation of CHC’s in-house programs, public events, and retail offerings

3. Planning & Administration

• Direct and oversee marketing initiatives, including the promotion of CHC through media outreach, press releases, website management, social media, etc.
• Lead, supervise and evaluate performance of museum staff and fulfil staffing requirements of CHC
• Attend board meetings as Executive Director and Overall Administrator of CHC.
• Prepare monthly / annual reports and execute all other reporting requirements as prescribed by the board.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for CHC’s mission and strategic plan, and a willingness to grow the standing of the centre along with the larger Chinatown precinct.
• At least 5 years experience in museums / attractions / space activation / events organisation with strong track record of demonstratable success
• Excellent leadership and effective staff development and organizational skills, in areas such as hiring, coaching, problem solving, empowering staff to provide a positive customer experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships both internally and externally. Relate well to people from the events and tourism industry.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing P&L, budgeting and financial planning.

Asia-Pacific Corporate Banking Department

We are now seeking an experienced professional to join the team.

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

· Initiating Project Finance marketing activities in the Asia Pacific region

· Providing lead support to senior team members in financial advisory and major debt arrangements

· Preparing of pitch books, advisory reports and marketing materials to promote business in both advisory and lending functions, and presenting analysis and findings to clients

· Developing relationships and maintaining strong networks with clients for new or future business opportunities

· Conducting relevant due diligence to mitigate credit risks and preparing credit applications to obtain credit approvals by coordinating with various related stakeholders

· Performing cash flow analysis to examine robustness of project economics in a range of scenarios as well as proposing of appropriate debt pricing levels to manage risk profile and adhere to profitability guidelines

What you should have:

· At least a Degree/ Master Degree in Business, Banking & Finance or Engineering with a minimum of seven years of relevant working experience

· Good understanding of principles of project finance, execution of projects and good knowledge of Export Credit Agency related finance

· Experience in Power projects such as (i) gas & coal fired IPP and also any renewable energy, (ii) water treatment, waste to energy and other utilities, and (iii) other transportation and social infrastructure, and with coverage in the South East Asia highly preferred

· Willing to travel to Asia region when required

· Ability to communicate in another Asia language such as Chinese Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu would be advantageous for communication with clients in the respective countries

· Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese as the incumbent is expected to read and understand documents as well as respond and present in these two languages

Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Moomoo Singapore) is an advanced financial technology company transforming the investing experience by offering a digitalised brokerage and wealth management platform – moomoo. Moomoo enhances the user experience with market data, news, and powerful analytical tools. Moomoo also embeds an unique digitalised investment community to connect all users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders.

In Singapore, Moomoo Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd. (www.moomoo.com/sg) offers investment products for trading via the moomoo platforms, and it is a capital markets services licence holder regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS101000). In June 2022, Moomoo Singapore became the first digital brokerage to receive all five memberships from the SGX Group for the securities and derivatives markets.

Sales Director (PW), Private Wealth & Institutional Business

Responsibilities:

• Focus on private wealth management segment, including high net worth and family offices. Form good understanding on the wealth management landscape and develop a good network within the segment.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive business growth, including but not limited to direct prospecting, referring channels and events.
• Develop in-depth understanding on moomoo’s platforms, products and solutions, able to differentiate and match accordingly to Private Wealth clients’ trading and investment needs.
• Initiate and drive internal improvements on platforms, products and solutions to better match the general needs of private wealth clients.
• Plan and work independently to achieve personal sales targets within a team setup, where you can leverage resources among your peers and other teams within the company.
• Maintain good relationship with family offices and HNW clients, and establish long term client retention and partnerships.
  

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of working experience in business development functions facing HNW clients or family offices, focusing on trading/investment products, platforms, or solutions.
• Have experiences dealing with private wealth clients on investment and asset allocation, ect. Being able to advise accordingly.
• Self-driven in sales function and able to manage the whole sales cycle independently.
• Solid knowledge base in multi-assets, compulsory in equities trading. Able to pick up quickly on demonstrating trading/investment platform and solutions.
• Fast learner, effective communicator, and team player.
• Good command of Mandarin is a huge plus
• We offer a comprehensive and holistic work experience and package as follows:
• Competitive compensation, including quarterly commission
• Fun loving and diverse work environment
• Fair working culture

About the company

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the management of the Great China futures team, and conducts the promotion and implementation of relevant regulations, procedures, and standard requirements within the department.
2. Responsible for assisting and supporting the business operations and providing targeted solutions to management issues related to team development, strategic planning, optimizing organizational structures, and improving work efficiency.
3. Handle cost and expenses of futures team, analyze the revenue composition and provide conclusion and recommendations
4. Responsible for tracking futures industry dynamics and key policies. Understand the new product listing dynamics of major exchange and organize the China team to carry out the marketing work of new products.
5. Planning and collaborating with exchanges or relevant third parties to host marketing events online and offline. Organizing the team to participate in the exchange's marketing activities.

Job Requirements

• Excellent (verbal and written) Chinese (Mandarin) and English communication skills is required to liaise with our Chinese counterparts
• Professional level of other major Asia language is an advantage.
• BSc in Finance/Economics/Business or any related degree
• 5 + years of working experience in financial or marketing
• Experience in China state-owned company is preferred.
• Experience in high performing teams and institutions is preferred.
• Deep understanding of both Asian and Western mindsets and ways of doing business.
• Demonstrate strong customer-focused qualities and the ability to give excellent client service.
• Good at communication and teamwork.
• Strong initiative, excellent resource integration ability and business promotion ability.
• Ability to work as a team in a fast paced environment.

About the Role

As our ASP Studio X Creative Director, you will work on a robust food and beverage account crafting disruptive ideas at the intersection of culture and technology that deliver impact. You enjoy conceptualizing thinking and have “Big Ideas” rooted in culture and trends. You will partner with the larger Studio X Creative, Strategy, Social, Influencer, PR, Digital, Production, Experiential and Shopper teams to create impactful brave and boundless creative ideas across brands for the clients.

The Creative Director will be a crucial part of the StudioX Creative team, working alongside the Creative Lead, Client Lead and Strategy Team. We’re looking for someone with extensive through the line experience.

You will be working within a region-wide borderless team model to service client needs, you will be required to execute and provide strategic direction and leadership within the group.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the consistency, direction and execution of all creative output, overseeing, directing and approving a high volume of campaign launches, ATL, toolkits, activations and experiential ideas that build fame for the brands.
• Maintain a close relationship with the client to ensure you understand business critical needs and maintain an open dialogue on all creative campaigns.
• Work closely with the Creative Lead, Client Leads and Strategy team to get to the right briefs that deliver remarkable and innovative ideas.
• Work closely with other members of the team to ensure high standard of creative output that delivers against key objectives.
• Creative passion to drive strategically sound creative solutions for modern audiences on modern channels.
• Go above and beyond the day-today to create culture-driving creative that’s world-class.
• Help drive creative solutions that utilize the full benefits of the addressable channels available.
• Translate creative direction and copy points from creative briefs into engaging and effective concepts and core creative ideas for an array of brands, products and briefs.
• Push the envelope for high impact creative and content that spurs action and emotion from core audiences.
• Crafts work that inspires product consumption and engagement.
• Ensure creative executions meet the highest standard of craftsmanship.
• Stay abreast of global cultural trends and industry updates, and proactively develop timely ideas for real-time content.

What You’ll Need

• Must have experience of all aspects of the comms mix including ATL, digital, social, content, and video.
• 8+ years in an agency setting with portfolio of campaign that makes our jaw drop.
• Experience of running a modern creative department of ‘digital first’ thinkers and of a similar size is essential.
• Will also be involved in TV, print, radio etc campaigns, as well as extensions of global platform ideas, and in some cases, the strategic and creative origination of cross-channel campaigns for local brands.
• Must be forward thinking and embrace creative innovation in the digital space.
• Must be an effective manager of people to ensure creative department is motivated and enthusiastic, able to empower teams to take on responsibility and be inspired about their work.
• Ability and proven track record of leading and building high performing social creative teams.
• Strategically strong. Understands the client’s business and can connect business challenges with impactful ideas that drive business results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and management skills with a proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be persuasive and very articulate when it comes to directing or presenting, inspiring confidence and trust in colleagues and clients alike.
• Explorative with latest AI tools
• True passion for food and beverage vertical. Experience in the drinks or FMCG space a bonus but not essential.
• Proactive and a self-starter. Passion for learning and self-improvement.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under tight deadlines.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory team is recognized as one of the leading advisors for infrastructure projects. The team provides advisory services across the lifecycle of infrastructure assets for public, private, and multilateral clients in all major infrastructure sub-sectors with a geographical focus in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. In Singapore office, our advisory service offerings are organized into three focus practices:

• Energy & Utilities (E&U)
• Transport & Mobility (T&M),
• Infratech and Projects Advisory (IPA)

Our Energy & Utilities practice focuses on providing financial advisory services to conventional power, renewables, water, waste and utilities projects. Our service offerings span across pre-transaction stage (market entry, feasibility study/business case), transaction stage for green field and brownfield assets (bid/buy/sell-side transaction advisory, public private partnership procurement advisory, equity and debt capital raising), as well as strategic, policy and regulatory advisory at project/sub-sector level.

The role involves:

• Project and Engagement Delivery
• Leading transactions and advisory mandates with a portfolio of assignments at any one time (for Manager and Associate Director candidates)
• Producing key transaction outputs – e.g., financial modelling analysis, information memorandam, investment committee analysis, and present these appropriately to the stakeholders
• Providing strategic, commercial and financial advice spanning the lifecycle of infrastructure projects to major corporates, public sector entities and infrastructure funds; service offerings of the team include the likes of:public sector PPP procurement
  bid/sell-side transaction advisory, project development advisory financial feasibility, business case, commercial model study, market analysis
  project finance model build, model review, PF debt raising advisory
• policy and regulatory advisory
• Support on project/ engagement management, client communication
• Liaising with other business units and member firms of KPMG member firms
• Business Development (with emphasis for Manager and Associate Director candidates)Independently develop opportunities and building a portfolio of opportunities / projects for the team
  Independently lead the development of complex proposals, presentations, and pitches to the prospective clients
• Support senior management and leadership in developing thought leadership in new business areas

Requirements⠀

• Min 8 years’ of professional experience in energy and utilities infrastructure project finance and PPPs, gained preferably within investment bank, big four deal advisory practice or project finance advisory firms;
• Prior experience in M&A or project financing of power projects shall be an advantage;
• ASEAN-based project experience is advantageous
• Experience in preparing bankability feasibility studies / business cases for infrastructure projects, including PPP transactions;
• Thorough understanding of risk analysis and allocation for project finance and PPPs;
• Knowledge of project finance documentation and experience in taking projects to financial close;
• Result-oriented approach with hands-on execution capability;
• Ability to manage and mentor staff on engagements, and providing on the job training and knowledge sharing;
• Strong project management skills as they relate to managing engagements outcomes- high quality deliverables are produced on a timely basis and within budget;
• Strong client and relationship-building skills;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.

OVERVIEW:

The Operations Director is overall responsible for overseeing the successful running of the Domestic / Cross Border Operations of the company, which includes Air and Ocean Freight operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

· Provide leadership & decision making to the operations departments

· Setting of goals & objectives for operations and product to achieve annual volume growth targets in conjunction with sales and participates in company marketing and sales efforts

· Manage the integration & implementation of new structures developed in operations

· Manage resources including tackling staff performance issues and identification of training needs, reviewing productivity and local recruitment

· Ensure all transports are carried out within predetermined cost and security standards and perform annual service and cost reviews to ensure we meet market requirements

· Ensure the operations departments adhere to all quality requirements e.g. operational compliance & certifications, ISO, Bizsafe Star, etc. and work with Finance to adhere to financial compliance requirements

· Prepare monthly reports relating to productivity, profitability, compliance etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· A Diploma / Advance Diploma / BSc. degree in business and supply chain preferred or their equivalent.

· 10+ years of air and ocean freight products

· Highly motivated leader who is assertive and adept at working in a competitive, challenging and fast-paced work environment

· Results oriented

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

· English advanced proficiency (written and speaking)

· Cargowise system, Advance Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills

· Willing to travel occasionally

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct performance evaluation for direct reports

· Recommend hiring, firing and promotion

· Identify and resolve departmental personnel issues

· Ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff to develop skills to the highest level

· Drives alignment & builds the team

ENVIRONMENT:

100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL:

Adhere to the Company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and departments' policies, processes & procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.