Total 29 public relations manager job vacancies in Transportation / Logistics category in Singapore, South East

Drive Profitable Business Growth

• Develop and implement sustainable business and route-to-market strategies for export markets through collaborative partnerships with distributors.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to gain market insights and translate them into actionable business plans (e.g., Consumer, Channel, Customer Plans) to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with distributors to generate brand awareness and trial initiatives for JDE brands.
• Identify, research, and execute potential business opportunities in both existing and new markets.

Distributor and Stakeholder Management

• Select and manage distributors, including contract negotiations and relationship management.
• Negotiate and formalize agreements with distributors, taking into account trade allowances and contractual conditions
• Engage in channel and account planning activities, defining sales and go-to-market plans with distributors.
• Work with stakeholders to plan and organize resources, such as shipping schedules and marketing activations.

Pricing and Sales Management

• Optimize the positioning of global and local brands in export countries, aligning with growth and cost targets.
• Develop pricing strategies, including general pricing, promotional pricing, and trade margins, to meet targets within agreed pricing ranges.

Primary Function of Position

The Commercial Distribution Manager for ANZ & ASEAN is responsible for establishing, developing and supporting the assigned Distributor.  This involves becoming an expert in ISI commercial operations, sales processes, use of surgical robotics and building high-performing teams that establish mutually beneficial distributor relationships.  The position requires a number of capabilities including leadership competencies, clinical competencies, and a broad network within the surgical space, with commercial acumen.  She/He is expected to provide an extraordinary degree of communication, collaboration and information gathering while recommending solutions to Distributor Principals and ISI Leadership team.

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct proper due diligence on the current distributor and provide an executive summary.
• Teach distributor all aspects of clinical business, procedures and capital sales process.
• Assist distributor in developing their business plans, including quarterly system and procedure targets to achieve or exceed their goals. 
• Organize annual business planning meetings and quarterly business reviews with the distributor along with the appropriate planning and follow up communication.
• Organize and coordinate surgeon training activities utilizing the Technical Training Pathway (TTP).
• Develop/align on regional strategy to support the adoption of da Vinci surgery over 3-5 years with the Distributor.
• Conduct regular “field visits” in coordination with distributor representatives to understand market dynamics, provide coaching and bring value to customers to support the adoption of da Vinci surgery. 
• Provide distributor’ representatives with new and existing product information and assist them during initial launch and utilization of new products.
• Coordinate with multiple IS stakeholders (Customer Training, Sales Training, Regulatory, etc.) and distributors to maximize resource utilization, drive efficiency, continuously improve process.
• Assist distributor personnel with their operational activities including best practices with procedure coverage at hospitals, weekly reporting accuracy, capital sales and weekly forecasting. 
• Develop National and Regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s), reference sites and epicenters.
• Review and propose Intuitive Surgical presence in national congresses and symposiums.
• Timely expense reporting with an unwavering ethical business attitude.
• Perform due diligence on the distributor ability to support Intuitive Surgical customers’ needs based on distributor agreement terms and conditions

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Job Purpose

· Drive all Oceanfreight Operational KPI performance of all Asia Pacific countries and support the countries in achieving their KPIs as well as the productivity and data quality benefits intended to be delivered through these KPIs.

· Drive the strategic design and change of any KPIs where needed

Differentiator

· Subject matter expert and strategist who applies advanced knowledge of the job area and Oceanfreight processes typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

· Manage projects / processes and delivers results and strategy with minimal supervision

· Problems faced are difficult and complex and need strategic vision to design the best way forward

Main Responsibilities

· Drive Operations process and performance improvement plans with in-depth analysis and potential solution proposals as well as strategic vision to meet KPIs as well as productivity and data quality goals

· Drive the impact of process and system changes to ensure quality, efficiency, and improvement

· Understand and analyse operational data and statistics to identify further opportunities, develop action plans, and implement process improvements and operational strategic vision

· Cooperate with Global, Regional and Country Operations & Compliance teams with various analysis and process improvements and provide ad-hoc assistance to country, regional and global senior management

· Formulate innovative business and technical solutions within a strategic framework to improve operational effectiveness

· Consolidate the results of improvement projects and compose relevant report on progress and results

· Drive best practices to identified key risk areas and resolve them

· Support the design the Global landscape and strategy for operational topics within Oceanfreight

Stakeholders

· Connect with and influence other specialist departments such as, but not limited to, BPO/IT Training, BPO/IT CIS (Customer Information Services), Global Oceanfreight Operations, etc.

· Build strong, trusting cross functional relationships with DGF senior managers such as Country Oceanfreight heads and country managers, regional Oceanfreight head and Regional CEO

· Understand customer and key stakeholder interests and concerns such as Oceanfreight Operators in country, supervisors, and country management. Advise stakeholders of purpose, goals and strategy behind projects

· Provide technical and system guidance to line managers and operators

Management Responsibility

· Individual contributor who may manage some employees

· Directs the work of country level professionals and (senior) manages process and programs affecting country operational productivity and contribute direct to their bottom line

· Coach and review the work of country level professionals and operators

Required Skills

Operations Management, Process Engineering, Business Processes, Quality Control, Net Promoter Score, Reporting, Performance Management, Process Improvement, First Choice, Change Management, Cost Reduction, Workflow Automation, DGF Business Knowledge, Business Strategy, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation & Storytelling, Facilitation

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

· More than 6 years of experience

Your Career

We are looking for a highly experienced distribution manager to join our JAPAC Go-To-Market Shared Services team. You will play a key role in elevating our engagement with strategic distributors in the JAPAC region. Your work will help us strengthen partnerships, define strategies, align priorities and ensure plan execution across sub-regions, with the ultimate outcome to accelerate our commercial segment revenue booking growth in JAPAC.

Your Impact

• Develop, plan and implement strategies (volume and value) to achieve revenue growth targets and enhance profitability
• Develop co-sell execution tactics, lead partner pipeline reviews and coach and challenge partners to transform their plans and strategies around sales and consumption - You will facilitate collaboration between the partners' sales team, and other relevant teams to overcome obstacles, compete, and create deal proposals to meet consumption and key revenue targets - You will work with your distributors on their top opportunities
• Responsible for your distributors’ overall performance and accountable for keeping a regular rhythm of connection at executive, and sales and delivery team levels, to identify and resolve blockers in execution, as well as accelerate performance - You will drive adoption, usage and performance of key programs and investments applicable to your partner, that contribute to sales and consumption with end-customers - You will be responsible for creating correction of error plans when execution is below expectations
• Build and maintain a trusted-advisor relationship with C-suite leaders of complex partners and will align partners’ priorities, strategies, and goals with PAN’s to build mutually beneficial account plans to achieve strategic alignment and drive growth
• Lead the integration of skills, capability, and capacity plans for your distributors utilizing the right mix of sales and tech training to increase the partners' capabilities - You will enable partners to build high-impact PANW offerings and practices which grows partner’s business and delivers cloud consumption and digital transformation
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and execute successful campaigns and programs
• Develop strong relationships with key distributors to drive business growth and foster increased customer loyalty

Job Responsibilities:
Leading a team of RSM Vendor Management (VM) specialists covering the following activities.

1. Support materials fulfillment of SAP regional sites - Singapore, Penang, Thailand, and India:

• Critical shortages of the customer’s short lead orders, supplier’s de-commitments, customer’s forecast change requesting to pull in, push out and cancel.
• Manage and resolve the chronic problems and issues with supplier’s managerial staff, products/ sales & marketing division, Business unit, and regional/global accounts manager.
• Work out the weekly WarRoom shortages with the site’s materials team amicably.
• Act as an intermediary contact point for the global supply chain organization (GSCO) team, site’s materials team, and suppliers in the area of material discrepancies and issues that hinder production shipment to the customer.
• Provide continuous technical and commercial guidance to the team to improve their skill sets and mindsets dealing with chronic suppliers.

2. Align and improve payment terms of non-PSL suppliers towards WAPT target during quarterly GSCO dashboard.

3. Align the mismatch of the minimum order quantity (MOQ) of Oracle and the SPS system.

4. Align supplier’s freight terms of multi-site deliveries to suit the individual business model.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Business/Engineering
• Experience in Oracle, SAP ERP Knowledge, MS Office Skill
• Minimum 8 years experience with at least 3 years in a management role with subordinates

Remuneration:

• $5,000 - $8,000 with AWS and Variable Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the export shipping team by planning and implementing strategies and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in both service and transit time performance.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chairman and Joint CEO to serve new and existing customers.
• Work with the Import Shipping Manager to set the shipping department’s KPIs.
• Lead and manage ISO9001 records.
• Train and improve the quality of work produced by the export shipping team.
• Stay well-versed in import and export operational and customs processes; monitor and ensure all customs permit declarations comply with Singapore Customs Regulations and those of other countries (e.g., Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Middle East, Bangladesh, etc.).
• Manage vendors, including contractors, hauliers, transporters, and other business-related vendors.
• Negotiate the best freight rates offered for shipment routes by forwarders and handle vessel bookings.
• Manage and prepare the complete set of shipping documents (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, customers’ required certificates, insurance policy, beneficiary’s certificate, bank draft, bank schedule, and other required documents) ensuring they are legalized.
• Manage and prepare the full set of shipping documents based on Letters of Credit.
• Work closely with new and existing customers to develop and provide feasible logistics solutions.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and disputes from customers and/or shipping lines and manage shipment-related internal communications.
• Oversee daily operations and transactions in the forwarding area.
• Liaise with the quality team and relevant statutory authorities for inspections.
• Prepare and manage sales contracts, forecasts, and reports, and analyze all reports.
• Plan and monitor shipment activities.
• Issue sales contracts and work orders.
• Negotiate extensions of free time with shipping lines.
• Verify bills on warehousing loading charges and production packing costs.
• Perform ad-hoc duties/tasks as assigned by the company.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant managerial experience in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software (e.g., Navision).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A dynamic team leader with a positive working attitude, capable of organizing and leading a small team to achieve business excellence.

Interested candidates please apply online or send your latest CV to [email protected]

AlwaysHired Pte Ltd

Reg No: R1549345

EA: 24C2293

Summary:

The ESC Transportation Operations Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customer's needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience 
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries / problems regarding ESC
• Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
• Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
• Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
• Review engineeering design drawings and align within project scope
• Work with planners and PM's and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
• Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
• Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
• Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
• Maintain and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO's, risk and priorities
• Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
• Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
• Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
• Analyze late orders and / or damanges and provide root cause analysis
• Support RFI / RFQ processes and benchmarking
• Manage regional and local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
• Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and apply new knowledge to improve processes

Summary:

The ESC Transportation Operations Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customer's needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries/problems regarding ESC
• Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
• Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
• Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
• Review engineering design drawings and align within project scope
• Work with planners and PM’s and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
• Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
• Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
• Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
• Maintain and report project metrics specific to on-time delivery, safety, quality, spend, and savings globally
• Monitor and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO’s,  risk and priorities
• Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
• Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
• Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
• Analyze late orders and or damages and provide root cause analysis
• Support RFI/RFQ processes and benchmarking
• Manage regional and  local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
• Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and  apply new knowledge to improve processes

Job Purpose

Drive all Oceanfreight Operational KPI performance of all Asia Pacific countries and support the countries in achieving their KPIs as well as the productivity and data quality benefits intended to be delivered through these KPIs. Each team member will be given a set of specific KPIs/topics to make their own and drive.

Differentiator

· Subject matter expert who applies advanced knowledge of the job area and Oceanfreight processes typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

· Manage projects / processes and delivers results with limited supervision

· Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Main Responsibilities

· Execute Operations process and performance improvement plans with in-depth analysis and potential solution proposals to meet KPIs as well as productivity and data quality goals

· Review and evaluate impact of process and system changes to ensure quality, efficiency, and improvement

· Understand and analyse operational data and statistics to identify further opportunities, develop action plans, and implement process improvements

· Cooperate with Global, Regional and Country Operations & Compliance teams with various analysis and process improvements and provide ad-hoc assistance to country, regional and global management

· Formulate innovative business and technical solutions to improve operational effectiveness

· Consolidate the results of improvement projects and compose relevant report on progress and results

· Deploy best practices to identified key risk areas and resolve them

Stakeholders

· Connect with and influence other specialist departments such as, but not limited to, BPO/IT Training, BPO/IT CIS (Customer Information Services), Global Oceanfreight Operations, etc.

· Build strong, trusting cross functional relationships with DGF managers such as Country Oceanfreight heads and country managers, regional Oceanfreight head and CEO

· Understand customer and key stakeholder interests and concerns such as Oceanfreight Operators in country, supervisors, and country management. Advise stakeholders of purpose and goals of projects

· Provide technical and system guidance to line managers and operators

Management Responsibility

· Directs the work of country level professionals and manages process and programs affecting operators

· Coach and review the work of country level professionals and operators

Required Skills

· Operations Management, Process Engineering, Business Processes, Quality Control, Net Promoter Score, Reporting, Performance Management, Process Improvement, First Choice, Change Management, Cost Reduction, Workflow Automation, DGF Business Knowledge, Business Strategy, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation & Storytelling, Facilitation

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

· More than 6 years of experience

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our Spend Squad to oversee our global logistics and distribution in over 40+ countries. As part of the Spend Squad, your role will primarily focus on providing the best delivery experience by ensuring seamless and timely delivery of our physical cards into customers' hands, guaranteeing satisfaction from start to finish. 

Your mission: 

Wise has already pioneered new ways for people to transfer money across borders and currencies. Our customers can also manage their hard-earned money with the world’s first platform to offer true multi-currency banking and convenient business solutions.

This role sits under Payment Operations organisation supporting Product teams ensure that new and current products, features and processes scale efficiently and securely. 

This role is a unique opportunity to have an impact on Wise’s mission by contributing to building and supporting operationally sustainable cross-border products and help save millions more people money. 

Here’s how you’ll be contributing to the Operations Team

• Supply Chain / Delivery Optimization:

  • Analyze supply chain / delivery processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline supply chain operations and optimize inventory management. i.e centralised and distribution model for our card manufacturing footprint

  • Develop and implement strategies to improve delivery experience for our customers surrounding speed, transparency and cost.

• Contract Negotiation:

  • Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.

  • Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contracts are compliant and aligned with organizational objectives.

• Vendor Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements.

  • Monitor vendor performance against key metrics and SLAs, implementing corrective actions as needed.

  • Conduct regular vendor reviews and assessments to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Utilize analytical tools and methodologies to analyze supply chain data and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Prepare and present regular reports and dashboards on supply chain performance, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks and disruptions within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

  • Monitor market trends, geopolitical factors, and other external influences that may affect supply chain operations.

• Provide operational support

  • Work closely with our Cards Operations team to orchestrate the seamless flow of logistics and daily processes to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of cards to our customers

  • Act as the first level escalation point from Operational teams if they are facing blockers on delivery operational matters

This role will give you the opportunity to: 

• Make an Impact - You’ll help to optimize our supply chain operations that complicate our customers’ lives, while increasing the efficiency of the whole operations organisation, driving us towards Mission Zero!

• Challenge Yourself - You’ll be working with teams that face complex situations. You get the chance to question the norm and drive to make things happen instead of wondering why things happened. Through that you can learn more about yourself and what you are capable of when given the right tools and mentoring.

• Inspire Teams - You’ll fuel the revolution with your ideas, knowledge, self-starter attitude, and customer insight, which you’ll use to work with product development engineers and other operational teams to help solve our customer’s problems!

• Work Globally - You’ll work closely with internal and external partners and help to figure out ways to make our customers’ lives better. We’re 5000+ Wisers with 100+ nationalities located in offices from Tampa to Tokyo, and much like our product, we operate without borders across teams and locations. We get it done!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sourcing and Procurement members
• Optimize the organization's procurement process by developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, sales, engineering, operations, and quality assurance, to align sourcing strategies with overall business goals
• Evaluate quotations, create competitive advantage for best price, lead time and delivery terms
• Responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating contracts, and building strong relationships with suppliers
• Work independently to source for new suppliers according to Direct & Indirect requirements
• Analyse current spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings. Manage cost reduction activities to achieve annual cost reduction KPIs and provide regular reports to management
• Implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency within the procurement process
• Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration (eg. Negotiating, issuing change orders, and contract close-outs.)
• Assess and mitigate potential risks associated with the supply chain, including geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors
• Ensure compliance with Company’s Sourcing and Procurement guidelines and policies

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Engineering background
• 8+ Years experience in a Strategic Sourcing in Direct and / or Indirect procurement business environment, knowledge in DCS and other Engineering industry Sourcing and Procurement
• Sound knowledge in understanding and negotiating Terms and Conditions of Purchase with Suppliers
• Deliverable-focused, self-motivated with an Analytical mindset with proficiency in data to excel in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships
• Experience in SAP / HANA / Ariba and other Procurement system / software is an added advantage
• Expert in Excel / BI report knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

By responding to Yokogawa’s advertisement, consent is considered given to Yokogawa to collect the required personal data for the purpose of recruitment with expectation that Yokogawa will protect personal data with security safeguards that are reasonable and appropriate to the sensitivity of the personal data, to protect it from unauthorized access, use or disclosure and complies with applicable regulatory requirements with respect to the retention of personal data.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Gather Fab intelligence information on Supply Chain related to Supplier, Customer and Competitor
• Deploy and execute Aligned Fab Sourcing Strategy
• Perform monthly capacity analysis and planning to secure capacity allocation to meet forecast / demand
• Continuously assess and identify potential risk and plan to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/vendors for critical materials, equipment, and services.
• Support Corp Sourcing on collaboration with Foundry engineering and operations teams to understand sourcing requirements and specifications.
• Work closely with GP to drive weekly Plan of Action to close Revenue Gaps
• Support Corp Sourcing in contracts and agreements negotiation to ensure favorable terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with Corp Souring to organize half yearly Supplier Business Review
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies in quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Ensure Supplier Compliance
• Support Corp Sourcing in compensation claims

Requirements:

• Masters/bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 5 years’ prior experience for the wafer fabrication industry
• Ability to perform quantitative and cost analysis
• Excellent Communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of contract and ability to interpret the content and its impact
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement software (SAP or ERP) and tools.

Please apply via our corporate website under the requisition number 7234 at http://www.qorvo.com/careers/ with a copy of your detailed resume. ​

Responsibilities:

• Ensure local suppy chain team alignment with NPP business priorities, initiatives and activities, and the DELIVERY of performance to agreed KPI levels throuh overseeing and monitoring the planning activities of each Market. Drives service through optimized working capital levels at market level
• Drives Supply Chain performance and process improvement / simplification initiatives (Region and Market level) e.g. Logistics Call to Arm (LC2A), IBO, SAS usage improvement; MRP accuracy; air freight reduction, stock cover optimization, sourcing transition plans to ensure COF, Bad Goods improvement.
• Support establishment of OMP by collaborating with regional, market and factory supply chain teams.
• Lead and guide Demand analysis in the region to establish mid and long-term statistical forecast for Region, Category and Markets, including appropriate data flow and statistical methods, and interacting/supporting business users. Actively supports the Long Term Demand Plans for 2-5 years for establishing base-line.
• Lead and guide Supply analysis in the region to develop advanced analytics, optimization tools and capabilities that can deliver step change benefits for business results. Support and collaborate business users to have standardized and automated reporting and analysis to drive improvements in operations and business KPIs. Actively supports the Strategic Capacity Planning for 2-5 years for sourcing/CAPEX decisions.
• Lead and support continuous improvements projects and drive excellence in supply chain processes. Supports teams to deliver sustainable improvements providing actionable and relevant insight through data analysis, delivering or assisting in workshops/induction training and actively involved with problem solving or improvement projects"
• Lead preparation for Regional MAR/NPP AOA MOR/NiM MOR or MAR/Zone TP by collaborating with regional and NiM DSP/Factory teams. Ensure usage of standard reporting and analytics tools and dashboards.
• Ensure all issues are reported and captured actions are executed timely (include escalations from NiM).
• Ensure full alignment and synchronization of data across different reviews.
• Develop NPP Regional People Competency Matrix for all positions guided by global matrix and job charters. Conduct assessment by collaborating with team leads and identify gaps. Establish robust plan, conduct trainings and track development plan.
• Act as first point of contact on D&SP issues for markets, factories and region. Provide expert D&SP guidance on all topics and escalate issues to the appropriate people in the NiM's, IT, Zone or Corporate teams. Act as a bridge between Zone, Region, GSBU and Market to ensure markets get the support needed to perform. Bring category specific requirements and knowledge to local DSP teams in the markets.
• Instill a high performance culture within the Team to be always looking for the continuous improvement of the D&SP, Customer Supply Chain, Logistics and IMS end-to-end process (i.e. planning, transportation lead times, freshness, etc.) as well as regular assessments on process and practices - identifying areas to improve at market and regional level

Requirements:

• 8 years or more relevant operational experience at market/business level is required
• Relevant & successful operational experience at market / business level, in at least four of the following areas: Demand & Supply Planning, Inter-market Supply, Customer Supply Chain, Distribution Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, Procurement, Sales, Key Account Management, Customer Channel Sales Development, Marketing, Finance (Business Planning / Dynamic Forecasting, Experience in Project work and Project Management
• Experience working outside of home market, experience in dealing/working with 3rd party service providers
• Experience in dealing/working with/for Customers or Suppliers (Distributors, Retailers, Suppliers, etc.), experience in LEAN deployments.

Manager, Freight ( Operations)

The Freight Manager plays a pivotal role as an integral member of the DFS Supply Chain, contributing significantly to the seamless and efficient flow of goods within the organization. DFS Supply Chain oversees a supply chain network across multiple global regions, including the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), North America (NAM), and Oceania.

As the Freight Manager, you will oversee and optimise DFS’s global freight operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, secure and cost-effective transportation of merchandize, point-of-sales material, visual merchandising and project materials globally wherever DFS is present. You will manage a freight professional team and collaborate with various stakeholders to meet organizational objectives. This position reports directly to the director of Freight & Logistics, and the successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in freight operations management, especially in commercial and/or retail freight.

Freight Operations

• In Partnership with DFS’s partner 4PL to ensure seamless, timely and optimized freight movements
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) to handle, guide and / or answer logistics related questions from both internal and external parties
• Maintains strong relationships with the incumbent Freight Forwarders (LSPs)
• Executes regular reviews with LSPs on service quality.
• Creating & maintaining a centralized knowledge database in the forms of SOP or SWI
• Maintains daily overview of exception reports and follow up on shipment/issue updates with individual Freight Coordinators
• Keeps LSPs and 4PL informed of shipment exceptions or any special shipment handling requirements
• Collaborates daily within DFS Logistics community, as well as with various stakeholders on operational matters, such as Warehouse, Shipping & Planning Teams
• Oversees DFS open claims with LSPs and 4PL; Ensure claims are addressed in a timely fashion by LSPs or 4PL (whichever is applicable)
• Partners with 4PL to maintain and deliver reports necessary to protect the robustness of the supply chain, such as: Claim Report, ISF Report, Freight timeliness, Any other applicable reports where necessary
• Undertakes any other tasks or projects as may reasonably be expected within the role of Freight Manager

Controls

• Maintains a Business Continuity Plan
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality
• Review and improve processes with 4PL
• Support Business Development Initiatives & New Store Openings
• Support Global Supply Chain initiatives (Automation, Reverse Logistics, etc)

Develop and lead the Freight team

• Recruit, build and develop a high performing & effective Freight operations
• Provide development opportunities and guidance where necessary
• Conduct annual appraisal meetings, set individual/collective objectives, providing coaching & feedbacks
• Provide day-to-day direction concerning work assignments, overtime requirements and priorities.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant academic area such as Engineering, Accounting, etc. may be substituted
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Freight operations with at least 1 year in a managerial position. Preferably with Freight Forwarding companies experienced with commercial freight
• Fluency in English
• In-depth knowledge of transportation procurement, industry regulations, and market dynamics.
• Proficient in MS computer applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) is a must

A. Overall Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for development and implementation of sourcing initiatives. Manage the incoming RFQs / RFPs to provide the required information in a timely, competitive, and qualitative manor. Develop and implement new sourcing and purchasing strategies for the region.

B. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for MedSupply International (APAC) from stakeholder needs analysis to supplier management.
• This role will have a particular focus on, but not limited to, medical products, e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Consumables/Devices and Medical Equipment.
• Help introduce and manage alternative sourcing methodologies for MedSupply International (APAC)
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
• Responsible for timely and accurate RFQ process.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, working closely with the procurement team.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• This role requires partnership and collaboration with other business units, Quality Assurance, Operations Finance, Pricing, Product Marketing and Sales functions across a varied cross-matrix organization to win new business or retain existing business.
• Propose and implement new ways of conducting business more effectively.
• Other Duties as assigned

C. Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing business practices with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowhow of how healthcare tender business runs.
• Experience in working closely with Global Healthcare organizations with be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge of medical product, eg, Medical Consumables and Equipment
• Knowhow of how RFP to RFQ events are organized, managed and concluded;
• Knowledge of inventory processes, BOM set up and MRP logic.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in managing personnel.

Required Competencies:

• Working with People: Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.
• Innovation: Proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, generates ideas for improvement, takes productive action without being asked.
• Pressure Tolerance: Maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Communication: Actively listens, checks understanding, uses language and tone appropriate for the audience, expresses ideas clearly and logically, builds rapport, and manages the emotions of self and others.
• Solution Oriented: Effectively sets and achieves realistic goals, can monitor own progress and assess quality, develops and follows action plans, seeks feedback and modifies accordingly.
• Planning & Organisation: Plans and prepares for future events, able to formulate clear and structured plans, effectively prioritises tasks and bandwidth, establishes milestones and sets realistic expectations of themselves.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Successful performance in changing environments, positive attitude to change, willing to use new techniques, modifies behaviour successfully in response to change.
• Be able to walk the extra mile to make the vision of organization a big success.
• Excellent numeric, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office suite, SharePoint and any other Sourcing/ERP/Procurement environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment where consensus is the norm.

Required Work Experience:

• Successful track record of strategic sourcing to support business growth and product development, preferably in a global or regional environment with minimum 2+ years.
• Ideally, background in medical equipment, device or pharmaceutical sectors; past exposure to contract negotiation and drafting to support global Sourcing agenda.
• Experience in strategic sourcing including driving successful implementation of strategies as well as provide tactical level support.
• Work exposure in international environment: successful track record in working across cultures

Position Overview

Primary responsible to provide support to International Freight Forwarding (IFF) on regional Implementations and related IT Solutions, in line with Global and Regional Strategic Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Business Process Management (BPM) and International Freight Forwarding (IFF) teams for any Process/Solution discussions related to IFF areas.
• Manage and Support Implementation of IFF related solutions.
• Support IT lead and assist in Cost Control in IT areas.
• Initiate and Discuss Process with Business Process Management (BPM), Process Management Group (PMG) and Operation Companies’ teams and identify solutions to reduce workload with adequate EDI/RPA or Automation tools.
• Monitor day to day incidents via Service Desk, respond timely, provide prompt support to 16 Operation Companies in South Asia Oceania.
• Assist in providing solutions via EDI OR Automation OR Dashboards, as required for Business Units or Customers.
• Provide Trainings to increase knowledge for staff in Operation Companies
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in IT, Computer, Business, or a related area or equivalent
• At least 10 years’ experience in handling IT related Solutions with at least 3 years supporting IFF Solutions on a regional basis.
• Business driven with a broad understanding of IT Solutions, IT infrastructure and IT Security areas.
• Knowledge of CARGOWISE Solution is preferred.
• Familiar with Operational Process requirements for IFF areas
• Able to communicate effectively with Japanese stakeholders (local team, Regional Headquarters and Global Headquarters) as well as with Japanese speaking customers for discussions and alignment on solutions, effective communications and rapport building.
• Demonstrate skill on formal presentations and ability to conduct training sessions.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• High responsible and strong team player and able to work independently.
• Computer literate with advance proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power point and Excel)
• Knowledge of Power BI essential.
• Able to work in multi-cultural business environment.
• Able to travel overseas for business travel from time to time

SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY

This role requires a broad level of experience and understanding of strategic sourcing of Logistics service (i.e. transportation, warehousing, brokerage, crating and packaging), supply chain management, 3rd party logistics, warehousing best practices, transportation management, crating/packaging, contract management, reverse logistics, service parts logistics, and key supplier relationship management.

This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Packaging Commodity Business Management and will be responsible for:

Overall

• Ensure Cross Business Unit Collaboration
• Maintain Industry Awareness
• Develop and execute Commodity & Supplier Strategy
• Own Sourcing process and contract management
• Own Supplier Relationship
• Own cost and quality projects to improve margin and performance

Sourcing

• Adhere to the Logistics Sourcing Policy
• Manage Sourcing Board Commitment Authority Process
• RFx Planning/Process
• Lead Sourcing Event Teams
• Ensure Business Requirements Precisely Documented and Communicated to Suppliers
• Conduct Supplier Capability Assessments and Negotiations
• Manage Contracts/Rates Optimization & Management (*)
• Conduct Tactical Procurement (Spot Buy)

• Perform / Support Global Rate Structures & Bid Analytics
• Manage programs which identify best in class suppliers and initiate onboarding of new suppliers to support strategic objectives
   

Supplier Management

• Standardize measurement of SLAs from contracts
• Define a globally uniform supplier performance reporting standard
• Host Supplier Management Cadence meetings
• Track performance management
• Identify performance deficiencies
• Identify non-conformance in execution
• Collaborate internally and externally to correct performance trend and drive supplier continuous improvement
   

Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly (or indirectly) lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, and other internal organizations, and all levels and functions within the commodity supply base.
 

Key requirements to ensure success in the role include specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and trucking), warehousing, crating and packaging, and other related logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain.  This role requires research, analysis and understanding of the supply market drivers for each of the above commodities. In addition, it requires the ability to assess and anticipate sources of supply/capacity risk before they become reality, and to prepare recommendations to mitigate such risks.

Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in evaluating and managing new and existing suppliers with a high degree of supply chain industry experience, either through operational responsibility, consulting or sourcing.
• Experience delivering results within a global organization and has a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international supply chain for transportation, warehousing, and crating/packaging operations.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred
• Coupa sourcing (or similar software) optimization tool experience preferred
   

Knowledge

• General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.
• Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and trucking), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain
   

Skills

• Requires strong commercial negotiation, project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management, stakeholder management and time management.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.
• Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Logistics organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
• Requires high proficiency with MS office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Oral and written fluency in English.
• If based in Asia, Oral and written fluency in Mandarin
   

Education

• BA/BS business, engineering, logistics, supply chain or other related field is required
• MBA preferred
• Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred

Other

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally required.

Qualifications

Education:

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

• Negotiate, manage, coordinate, and support Logistics sourcing activities for all modes of Freight (Air, Ocean, Trucking & Parcel) including warehousing and brokerage preparing RFx, managing the process and analyzing competitive bids using eSourcing tool.
• Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals.
• Prepare, redline and negotiate commercial contracts - services agreements, licenses, statements of work and amendments in conjunciton with legal team
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal clients to strategically manage spend and the supply base for assigned categories.
• Develop strong partnerships with Logistics operations, accounts payable, and legal teams.
• Manage, co-ordinate and support special/critical projects such as ad hoc and spot rate approval process and others as needed.
• The commodity manager will need to provide excellent strategic sourcing support to the reporting manager and business partners to ensure a competitive advantage for Western Digital.
• Will drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality and transit time.
• The CM will drive process-improvements, assist with projects and provide feedback to management on market conditions, supplier relationships, and quality and customer service issues.
• Ensure timely and cost effective acquisition of products, services and equipment while driving contract compliance.
• Completing day-to-day activities that include specification clarification, source/supplier identification, proposal analysis, review & clarification, contract knowledge, supplier performance management, supplier/customer conflict resolution.
• Provide feedback to management on market conditions, vendor relationships, supply and equipment standardization, quality issues.
• Assist with projects and perform other related duties that may become necessary as directed by management.
• Manage Supplier relationship management including -

• Supplier solicitation, selection and qualification process
• Quarterly/bi-annual business reviews and scorecards

About Us:

Maneuver Marketing is dedicated to building, operating and scaling brands.

In the last 5 years, we grew our own health and wellness brand from $0 to USD$150M+ in annual revenue, serving more than 2,000,000 customers worldwide. Our brand’s success is driven by our commitment to providing high-quality health products. This result has brought us recognition by The Financial Times, ranking us 12th among Asia Pacific’s High-Growth Companies in 2023. In both 2023 and 2024, The Straits Times and Statista consistently recognized us as one of the top 10 fastest growing companies in Singapore..

The brand is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to promoting health and wellness through high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. We believe in empowering our customers to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Overview of the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Manager (Supplements Ecommerce) to lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for Better Body Co. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives, managing key partnerships, optimizing inventory, and ensuring the overall efficiency and resilience of our supply chain.

Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Supply Chain Oversight:
1. Proficiently manage and oversee the entire supply chain process for Better Body Co., ensuring seamless and efficient operations.
2. Strategic Planning and Execution:
1. Develop and execute a comprehensive and long-term supply chain strategy aligned with Better Body Co.'s business objectives, focusing on cost optimization, quality enhancement, and overall operational efficiency.
3. Technology Integration:
1. Advanced utilization and optimization of supply chain technologies, such as ERP systems, inventory management software, and data analytics, to enhance decision-making processes and operational effectiveness.
4. Partner Management:
1. Establish and maintain strong relationships with Contract Manufacturers, Raw Ingredient Suppliers, and Fulfillment Centers. Evaluate and select partners based on performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
5. Risk Management:
1. Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, developing and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies. Establish contingency plans for disruptions, whether related to logistics, geopolitical factors, or natural disasters.
6. Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
1. Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain team, implementing lean practices, optimizing logistics, and staying informed about industry best practices to enhance overall supply chain performance.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
1. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication across all aspects of the supply chain.
8. Quality Assurance and Compliance:
1. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high-quality standards in the supplements industry. Implement and enforce processes that uphold the quality of Better Body Co.'s products.
9. Innovation and Adaptability:
1. Advanced ability to stay informed about industry trends and adapt to changes. Identify opportunities for innovation and adaptation to market shifts.
10. Performance Metrics and KPIs:
1. Regularly analyze data and metrics, identifying areas for improvement. Develop and implement comprehensive performance metrics and KPIs, driving continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in a senior-level supply chain management role, preferably in the consumer goods or health and wellness industry.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, logistics, and international trade regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree might be a plus.

Work Arrangement

• This is a full time position.
• We work from 10 AM to 7 PM SGT(GMT+8), Monday to Friday.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you are a supply chain leader with a track record of driving excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape and optimize the supply chain for Better Body Co. Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality products to our global customer base. Apply now!

Company located in Changi Airfreight Centre

Working Hour : 8.30am to 6.00 pm

Key Responsibilities

* Clollabrate with Senior management to align airfreight strategies with overall company objectives.

* Respond to the client in time, work closely with internal teams, build relationships, and retain existing client accounts

* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards

*Manage the shipments progress, database, and delivery clerance with transporter

*Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance teams' performance

* Build and maintain strong relationships with Clients, ensuring their airfreight needs are met

*Address and resolve customer concerns promptly

Requirement:

*Diplomat in Logistics or Business Afministration or equivalent

*8 years experience in freight forwarding industry

*Experience in Airfreight operations or Customer Service

A. Overall Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for development and implementation of sourcing initiatives. Manage the incoming RFQs / RFPs to provide the required information in a timely, competitive, and qualitative manor. Develop and implement new sourcing and purchasing strategies for the region.

B. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for MedSupply International (APAC) from stakeholder needs analysis to supplier management.
• This role will have a particular focus on, but not limited to, medical products, e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Consumables/Devices and Medical Equipment.
• Help introduce and manage alternative sourcing methodologies for MedSupply International (APAC)
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
• Responsible for timely and accurate RFQ process.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, working closely with the procurement team.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• This role requires partnership and collaboration with other business units, Quality Assurance, Operations Finance, Pricing, Product Marketing and Sales functions across a varied cross-matrix organization to win new business or retain existing business.
• Propose and implement new ways of conducting business more effectively.
• Other Duties as assigned

C. Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing business practices with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowhow of how healthcare tender business runs.
• Experience in working closely with Global Healthcare organizations with be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge of medical product, eg, Medical Consumables and Equipment
• Knowhow of how RFP to RFQ events are organized, managed and concluded;
• Knowledge of inventory processes, BOM set up and MRP logic.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in managing personnel.

Required Competencies:

• Working with People: Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.
• Innovation: Proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, generates ideas for improvement, takes productive action without being asked.
• Pressure Tolerance: Maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Communication: Actively listens, checks understanding, uses language and tone appropriate for the audience, expresses ideas clearly and logically, builds rapport, and manages the emotions of self and others.
• Solution Oriented: Effectively sets and achieves realistic goals, can monitor own progress and assess quality, develops and follows action plans, seeks feedback and modifies accordingly.
• Planning & Organisation: Plans and prepares for future events, able to formulate clear and structured plans, effectively prioritises tasks and bandwidth, establishes milestones and sets realistic expectations of themselves.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Successful performance in changing environments, positive attitude to change, willing to use new techniques, modifies behaviour successfully in response to change.
• Be able to walk the extra mile to make the vision of organization a big success.
• Excellent numeric, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office suite, SharePoint and any other Sourcing/ERP/Procurement environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment where consensus is the norm.

Required Work Experience:

• Successful track record of strategic sourcing to support business growth and product development, preferably in a global or regional environment with minimum 2+ years.
• Ideally, background in medical equipment, device or pharmaceutical sectors; past exposure to contract negotiation and drafting to support global Sourcing agenda.
• Experience in strategic sourcing including driving successful implementation of strategies as well as provide tactical level support.
• Work exposure in international environment: successful track record in working across cultures

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Working at Honeywell is not just creating incredible things. You will have the opportunity to work with our talented and friendly team of professionals and be part of a global team of future shapers.

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Establish and drive cost reduction projects and procurement activities in alignment with business and corporate sourcing strategy as per the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. You will have global responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest Total Product Cost through Negotiation, Component Engineering, Value Engineering, Business Alignment Event, Transition (Outsourcing/Insourcing), Benchmarking and other sourcing strategy such as Sole/ Single Source elimination, increasing spend in High Growth Region, etc. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures and export/Import regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Procurement Professionals (direct and indirect) globally; provided coaching and development, regular performance feedback, and counseled team members in career development and team goal attainment.
• Drive a value proposition from BAE (Honeywell Business Alignment Event, combine 5S, Six Sigma, and LEAN)
• Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plans with supporting strategies.
• Partner with business, engineering teams, cost engineering, value engineering to drive cost reduction.
• Right and Fast execution of strategies to align with business Growth and New Product Introductions
• Manage Global Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis, and Global Technology / Economic trends.
• Improve Working Capital through Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, Vendor Managed Inventories Inventory, and Lead time reductions.
• Assist in Site Tactical Procurement escalations, reconciliations, and reporting as required.
• Support global analytics and reporting deployments. Develop AOP, tracking of weekly and monthly progress of projects. Weekly projection of the month's progress to goal or target.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets. Ensure the ROI of each project says do.
• Maintaining accurate Value and meeting project timelines.
• Align with data and analytics leaders to develop predictive and prescriptive analytical capabilities.
• Developing and deploying solutions across the Enterprise; ensuring 'best in class’ processes are implemented; supporting implementation teams in their solution validation efforts; ensuring common processes are defined and deployed; working closely with the PMO to ensure the solution is deployed on time, budget quality; tracking and validating benefits.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to engage in senior executive-level relationships and engagements.
• Able to deal with ambiguity,and uncertainty while operating in a multicultural, global environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

MUST HAVE:

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement, preferably in a global company
• 3+ years in a leadership role within Supply Chain, Procurement leadership
• Degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience in commodity and project/program management.
• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management

WE VALUE:

• Leadership skills with the ability to define a vision for the organization, rally the team around the vision, set high expectations, and manage to expectations as well as supervisory experience in the Integrated Supply Chain
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of solution and technology practices
• Conveys information with clarity, ensuring messages are understood across diverse, global teams.
• Drives "right and fast" results in a matrixed environment with Creative and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, influencing, and change management skills while consistently making timely decisions even in the face of complexity.
• Conveys specific, observable, and measurable expectations for each assignment, and verifies understanding of deliverables and timeframes.
• Creation and implementation of a result-oriented Management Operating System
• Strategic Planning: Ability to define the problem/issue and create effective strategies to manage our connected technology solutions.
• Excellent collaboration & and negotiation skills: Ability to understand stakeholder needs, negotiate complex issues, and total value offerings to our stakeholders.
• Strategic Sourcing solution skills with the ability to define the problem/issue and create effective strategies to manage our technology solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, process design, change management, testing, and deployments.
• Self-directed and able to troubleshoot and solve problems independently as well as a team.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated experience communicating with senior leadership.
• Experience developing and driving standard processes/tools across a diverse environment.
• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Team Leader experience in Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business
• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen.
• Expertise in data analyses, MS Excel, and Tableau
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools

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The Ocean Freight Procurement Manager Asia assumes ownership for the whole freight negotiation process on all Asia lanes for HillebrandGori. With a footprint of over 15,000 TEUs, responsibilities include:

• Reporting to Group Ocean Freight Procurement, support all Asia offices (import & export) in securing their ocean transport needs; work with internal departments, sales, operations, across multiple business lines to anticipate requirements and implement procurement action accordingly.
• Analyze tradelanes supply & demand, services and preferred options per route, analyze freight indexes and anticipate market trends
• Manage and build relationship with key decision makers with the ocean carriers ;
• Run the actual freight procurement exercise, define optimum process, from actual tenders to spot buying, from mid to long term contracts with commitments, to spot and opportunistic terms.
• Proper internal communication and coordination of carrier policy adopted, of contracts negotiated, follow up on volume performances.
• Maintain buying ocean rates with QRS.
• Develop annual volume and spend analysis to measure freight spend, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Provide pricing guidance to both locally and centrally managed accounts / tenders, in coordination with the actual account owner.
• Participation to Global Sales / Corporate Account tenders

Required competencies

The position demands:

• Communication skills and a very strong ability to analyze and synthetize information. An experience in the negotiation domain as well as an obvious likeness for numbers is recommended. Full command of the English language as well as basic Windows functions (Excel, Power Point) is a must. Likewise, existing experience with QRS is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a somewhat isolated environment, as whilst located at an existing JF Hillebrand office, he or she will be working essentially with outsiders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
• Strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Experience in freight procurement, including carrier relationship, is obviously beneficial ; likewise a strong experience in the HillebrandGori book of business and sales is welcome as will allow the candidate for a smooth transition and integration in the new position, with an immediate understanding of the business challenges that must be addressed.

A. Overall Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for development and implementation of sourcing initiatives. Manage the incoming RFQs / RFPs to provide the required information in a timely, competitive, and qualitative manor. Develop and implement new sourcing and purchasing strategies for the region.

B. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for MedSupply International (APAC) from stakeholder needs analysis to supplier management.
• This role will have a particular focus on, but not limited to, medical products, e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Consumables/Devices and Medical Equipment.
• Help introduce and manage alternative sourcing methodologies for MedSupply International (APAC)
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
• Responsible for timely and accurate RFQ process.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, working closely with the procurement team.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• This role requires partnership and collaboration with other business units, Quality Assurance, Operations Finance, Pricing, Product Marketing and Sales functions across a varied cross-matrix organization to win new business or retain existing business.
• Propose and implement new ways of conducting business more effectively.
• Other Duties as assigned

C. Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing business practices with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowhow of how healthcare tender business runs.
• Experience in working closely with Global Healthcare organizations with be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge of medical product, eg, Medical Consumables and Equipment
• Knowhow of how RFP to RFQ events are organized, managed and concluded;
• Knowledge of inventory processes, BOM set up and MRP logic.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in managing personnel.

Required Competencies:

• Working with People: Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.
• Innovation: Proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, generates ideas for improvement, takes productive action without being asked.
• Pressure Tolerance: Maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Communication: Actively listens, checks understanding, uses language and tone appropriate for the audience, expresses ideas clearly and logically, builds rapport, and manages the emotions of self and others.
• Solution Oriented: Effectively sets and achieves realistic goals, can monitor own progress and assess quality, develops and follows action plans, seeks feedback and modifies accordingly.
• Planning & Organisation: Plans and prepares for future events, able to formulate clear and structured plans, effectively prioritises tasks and bandwidth, establishes milestones and sets realistic expectations of themselves.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Successful performance in changing environments, positive attitude to change, willing to use new techniques, modifies behaviour successfully in response to change.
• Be able to walk the extra mile to make the vision of organization a big success.
• Excellent numeric, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office suite, SharePoint and any other Sourcing/ERP/Procurement environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment where consensus is the norm.

Required Work Experience:

• Successful track record of strategic sourcing to support business growth and product development, preferably in a global or regional environment with minimum 2+ years.
• Ideally, background in medical equipment, device or pharmaceutical sectors; past exposure to contract negotiation and drafting to support global Sourcing agenda.
• Experience in strategic sourcing including driving successful implementation of strategies as well as provide tactical level support.
• Work exposure in international environment: successful track record in working across cultures