Head of Transportation (Food & Retail Operations)

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Multicultural, dynamic working environment
Global organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established FMCG/Retail company with operations all over the world. With their aggressive strategies, innovation and year-on-year double digit growth, they are investing heavily on up-and-coming potential leaders for the business.

Job Description

Take ownership of the entire logistics operations and ensure the team (warehouse, transportation, distributors & custom brokers) are delivering the agreed KPIs in an efficient manner
Maintain up-to-date registration records and provide status to business on regular basis
Oversee optimisation activities within supply chain, including but not limited to rate negotiations, vendor performance, costing, on-time delivery, load efficiency, logistics spend
Assess gaps in capabilities and performance and guiding the business to meet current and future challenges
Analyse the cost-benefit of current operators/service providers; review, select and implement the best and most cost-efficient logistics operational options
Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to ensure inventory levels are managed appropriately and delivery to customers occurs in a timely manner
Identify and implement policies and practices, including new technology, which will enhance the efficiency of warehousing operations, with particular emphasis on safety environment and quality

The Successful Applicant

Degree or above in Business or Industrial Engineering or discipline that focus on Supply Chain Management
At least 10 years of work experience
Demonstrated experience in Logistics & Warehouse (Multi-temperature) management
Good understanding of the key supply chain issues facing retail, fast moving consumer goods and manufacturing sectors
Knowledge of cloud-based supply chain ERP systems
Personable, versatile and able to build rapport quickly with people in a global environment. Experience in stakeholder/relationship management desirable
Excellent verbal and written bilingual (English/Thai) communication