THE POSITION:

• Title: General Manager – Logistics Operations (variable locations)
• Reports to Managing Director
• Direct reports to all key operational functions

OBJECTIVES:

• To manage and develop one or more of the Group’s logistics hubs and build a sustainable, profitable and fast-growing business
• The transformation of the Group’s Logistics to be a world class 3PL player in the region

KEY CHALLENGES:

• To equip the organization with new or elevated capabilities to support implementation of the expanded service menu
• To collaborate with HQ and other logistics hubs to shape the culture that strives for high standards of compliance of SOP in safety, quality service and customer satisfaction
• 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 commercial/operational experience with min. 3 years in a senior role responsible for heading Customer Development, Supply Chain Solution Centre, Contract Management, Logistics Centre Operations, VAS Services, Transportation Operations and/or Transformational Logistics Projects
• Experience in FMCG especially Food (preferably with cold chain and food packing/repacking license)
• Hands on logistics operational experience with an intimate knowledge of the markets in China
• A track record of increased responsibility and achievement in general management
• Fluency in English and Putonghua

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership Style – drive, assertive, influencing, performance oriented, firm but fair
• Organized and disciplined, creative, concise with effective communications
• Adaptable to changes & ambiguity
• Courage to drive operational changes and manage possible disruption impact