THE POSITION:

• Title: General Manager – Group Logistics Business based in Hong Kong with China involvement
• Reports to Managing Director
• Direct reports to all key commercial functions

OBJECTIVES:

• To drive the strategic priorities and develop a sustainable, profitable and fast-growing business
• To drive the transformation to a world class 3PL player in the region and establish an image of a well respected and professional service provider in Greater China

KEY CHALLENGES:

• To bring in innovative solutions to support expansion of the service menu
• To shape a culture that strives for high standards of compliance with SOP in safety, quality service and customer satisfaction
• To expand 3PL customer base
• To identify and recommend strategic investment opportunities
• To manage sales and profit expectations

REQUIREMENTS:

• A university degree preferably in logistics operations, supply chain management and/or business related disciplines
• Over 15 years of relevant commercial/operational experience with min. 5 years in a senior role
• Experience in FMCG especially Food (preferably with cold chain and food packing/repacking license)
• Hands on experience with an intimate knowledge of the markets in China
• Have demonstrated business acumen, flair and imagination in nourishing and developing a fast growing business
• Full accountability for a sizeable company or business units and a record of achieving sustained growth in revenues and profits
• Fluency in English and Putonghua

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Above average interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Leadership – influencing and directive, action oriented, performance minded, energetic
• Organized and disciplined, creative, concise, analytical and decisive
• Adaptable to changes & ambiguity
• Courage to create and implement new business models and manage the challenges