Director - Operations (Retails business)

Reports to Senior Director Operations, this role is a high profile one, taking the lead in the further development and optimization of multi-site logistics operations for one of our largest grocery retail account.

Responsibilities;

• To plan, organize, and provide managerial direction and oversight and to participate in the activities and functions of the assigned logistics business sectors, which includes: developing overall goals and objectives; developing, implementing and enforcing policies, procedures and standards.

• To establish and implement a logistics business vision that directly impacts the strategies and business results within the area of responsibility.

• To make directional and high-level managerial decisions and recommendations in order to achieve business and financial results, therefore preventing loss of partnerships and eliminating the risk of sizeable expenditures of time, human resources and/or funds.

• To develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards and to prepares and administrate budgets, including determining staffing and operational needs.

• To plan and organize the delivery of programs and services; developing overall budgets; approving expenditures and monitoring revenue and expenditures.

• To provide an expert professional logistics assistance to the Sector Head in areas of expertise.

• To develop and maintains partnerships and relations with the customers.

• To contact the customers frequently in order to understand and fulfill their needs.

• Fostering cooperative working relationships with other departments and customers both externally and within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any related field

• At least 12 - 15 years of working experience especially in Warehouse Operation Management field in 3PL company or related industry

• Experienced in managing large operation team (300 - 500 staffs above) as General Manager or equivalent level above is mandatory

• Current or previous experience in Retail business especially fresh/ambient/chilled foods is a must

• P&L Accountabilities required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Fluent both in Thai and English

• Able to work and visit site at Mahachai, Samutsakorn area required