Job Description

• Steer each market’s sales and marketing direction and develop matching strategies in line with S.E.A’s direction through intensive internal & external communication/adjustment.
• Work on the improvement plans for each country’s marketing mix strategy based on the S.E.A and Global direction of Reginal HQ & Japan HQ respectively.
• Manage distributors’ sales activities in ASEAN region including emerging countries like Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.
• Responsible for achieving sales targets and increasing Timepieces sales volume through management of distributors’ activities.
• Responsible for elevating brand position of each key brand in the mid/longer term and achieving long term business growth.
• Manage PSI (Purchase/Sales/Inventory) performance indicators for the region.
• Keep abreast of market situations in the region and provide regular reports to CSP and Japan HQ.
• Required to travel to regional countries on regular basis.

Job Requirments

• Bachelor Degree in Sales/Marketing, Business Administration or related discipline
• Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant working experience at Managerial Level in Japanese MNCs in a similar role, acting as a liaison between Japanese HQ and its overseas subsidiaries
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Good business acumen and strong leadership skills.
• Confident, aggressive, good communication skills and open minded
• Proficiency in MS Office Skills especially PPT and Excel
• Proficient in Japanese language (JLPT N1) necessary to perform presentation and translation in Japanese for management reporting and facilitating communication between Japan and English speaking subsidiaries on day to day basis.

Objectives of the Position

• Identify improvement areas in business ranging from growth, organizational development, and efficiency projects to acquisition and divestment.

Main Tasks:

Lead internal consulting strategic projects in the fields of:

• Innovation & Growth: Driving innovative business modeling
• Organizational Excellence: Optimizing and redefining organizational structures and processes to support strategy and business model implementation.
• Change Management: Planning, developing, and implementing change initiatives. Work with functional leaders to evaluate value realization of change initiatives.
• Mergers & Acquisitions / Carve Out: Managing assessment of feasibility, benefits, and risk analysis of M&A / divestment; model options.
• Develop new business models with financial impact analysis.
• Implementing Process Improvements to streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Conduct market research: Gathering data and analyzing market trends to support decision-making, Develop navigation strategies for disruptive trends and technologies.
• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to inform business decisions, ensuring effective use of data and analytics to drive business value.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business management (MBA) or other related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in similar roles or consultancy firms
• Proven track record of delivering end-to-end transformation initiatives.
• Ability to speak more than one language.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.

Primary Job Function

Our unique pharmaceutical business offers exposure to medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products across a patient’s life cycle from conception to later life, with brands coming from; our established business, wholly owned local companies and local brands. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our regional marketing team; to help transform the business and deliver on our ambition to grow the business with our expansion in to e-commerce and digital healthcare services.

Beyond day to day marketing, there will be involvement with Business Development (BD) to build the product pipeline and fill the innovation hub. The right candidate will be able to work independently and be creative and passionate.

The role is tasked with (1) innovative marketing plans, in partnership with affiliate businesses and the global marketing team (2) forecasting marketing initiatives based on consumer insights and analysis of new business opportunities (3) enhancing the capabilities and talent pipeline in the marketing organisation (4) leading programs to deliver on the APAC strategy to double the size of the business.

The position is responsible for also working closely with cross functional teams across the geographies.

Core Job Responsibilities

• To review and support the APAC region’s strategic business plans for the group of products (Brands, BGX, Gx and OTC/OTx) and to support APAC region’s sales and share growth for the group of products with a focus on current as well as the product portfolio of new launches.
• Provide support to affiliate to assure the commercial success of assigned brands/TA
• Ensure APAC EPD builds and enhances a Marketing led mindset with insights, patients and customers at the core of everything delivered.
• Develop project and marketing plans supporting new product introductions from both internal and external resources
• Success in the role will take into account the delivery of sales against Plan numbers, utilisation of the promotional support budget and improved market share of brands across TAs.
• Design, manage and support marketing insights driven brand plans for APAC EPD with the involvement as appropriate of all key stakeholders. The plans should identify future trends and address all key issues, CSFs and execution steps.
• Work cross functionally across APAC in executing the annual and long term marketing plan.
• Ensure Affiliate Marketing plans are reviewed, challenged and executed well.
• Design, plan and organize execution of key regional marketing programs for the brands including digital and multichannel customer engagement.
• Create mechanisms to monitor and assess execution of marketing programs. Adapt plan and tactics accordingly
• Be responsible for Regional launch plans and ensure optimal utilisation of the planned promotional support budget
• Ensure suitable commercial input for NPD business case evaluation (clinical development and Licensing & Acquisitions (L&A))
• Leverage market insight and market research programs for key brands to answer key questions posed by the brand to deliver on unmet needs
• Ensure capability building across the region in launching new BGx and marketing BGx
• Collaborate with sales team and reinforce portfolio selling and category management
• Reinforce best practices sharing across affiliates
• Represent Asia in Divisional/Global Marketing forums

Minimum Education

• Business degree – Graduate or Post-graduate

Minimum Experience/Training Required

Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience

Regional asset is an asset

Local experience in APAC with preferably at least 1 year experience in sales on top of marketing

Knowledge of APAC pharmaceutical market

Experience in cardiology, CNS or Gastro enterology TA is a plus

Skills and Competencies Required

• Fresh consumer mindset thinking that shows innovation and ambition
• Keen interest to challenge the status quo in order to transform the business
• Agility and clear communication skills to be a key influencer with a variety of stakeholders
• Hungry for a challenge
• Resilience to upgrade thinking with the objective to grow the business
• Intrapreneurial, takes initiative and comfortable to take the lead
• Exuding high energy, demonstrating progressive thinking that is market competitive
• Insights driven brand builder. Brand champion
• Comfortable to operate with multiple competing priorities with limited resources
• Collaborative leadership style, able to bring multiple parties together to resolve an issue
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and result-driven Regional Business Development Manager with a proven track record in driving growth and expanding business in China. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and managing business opportunities in China for our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for business growth between Singapore and China.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the China market, including educational institutions, government agencies, and industry associations.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and stay abreast of trends.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote our organization's products and services to potential customers in China.
• Lead sales efforts to secure new business and partnerships with key accounts in China.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of business strategies and initiatives.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts and financial reports related to business operations in China.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record of success in driving growth and expanding business in China.
• Strong understanding of the culture in China
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Fluency in Mandarin, both written and spoken, due to chinese speaking clients.

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for the education, learning and development industry, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply today.

Job Description:

• Manage the daily operations of the front office to ensure efficient functioning of the team
• Responsible for coaching Front Office team members to ensure services rendered are effective, efficient and comply with the Hotel’s standard
• Develop operations plans and monitor room inventory
• Collaborate with various departments on operational requirements
• Plan and schedule Front Office team duty roster and forecast projected occupancy for Front Office Manager’s approval
• Ensure Front Office team comply with work ethics and grooming standards to all policies, and procedures determined by the Hotel
• Handle guests’ concerns and feedback tactfully and follow-up on corrective actions if required
• Ensure the general cleanliness and maintenance of the hotel premise
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma in Hospitality or Tourism, or a related field will be advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the hotel industry, especially the Front Office
• Matured and positive individual, capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-groomed and upholds a professional nature outlook
• Able to commit to 6-day rotating shifts including public holidays and weekends
• Good knowledge of MS Office programs

KidSTART Singapore Ltd. (KSL) is a non-profit organization, incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee under the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in Sep 2020 to support low income families with children 0-6 years old in child development, especially through the KidSTART programme.

Description of Division

You will be part of the Regional Team under Service Management Division of KidSTART Singapore Limited (KSL) to oversee the effective implementation of KidSTART programmes in each regional cluster or across the various regional cluster(s), oversee service management and audits of KidSTART Agencies (KSAs), funded healthcare partners and manage relationships of cross-regional partners/stakeholders such as MSF Social Service Offices, Family Service Centres, Preschool Operators, Polyclinics, Hospitals, who are part of the KidSTART eco-system of delivery and ensure alignment with KidSTART Service Model and overall KSL strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Service Development

a. Assist and support the Regional Head in the design, planning and delivery of service development initiatives (such as annual workplans and budgets, Service Standards Requirements, operational dashboard & data analysis).

b. Support the development of engagement strategies with preschool chains and centres, including the development of collaboration protocols and attendance tracking system.

c. Review and enhance the collaboration framework between KSL and KSAs as the main KSA liaison officer.

2. Service Management (KSL and Funded Partners)

a. Assist and support the Regional Head to carry out regular contract management and programme monitoring of KSL teams and KSAs to ensure compliance with Funding Agreement and drive achievement of programme deliverables.

b. Conduct data verification and onsite assurance in accordance with service standards requirements.

c. Monitor manpower recruitment and training of KSPs and KSA staff to ensure capacity and capability in service delivery.

d. Perform main liaison role between KSL, ComLink+ and KSAs to support the KidSTART-ComLink+ integration.

e. Supervise incident reporting, incident management, and investigation to ensure appropriate resolution.

f. Provide support to KSAs in times of crisis to ensure continuity of service to KidSTART families.

3. Service Management (Community Partners)

a. Ensure regional implementation of ComLink+ - KidSTART integration, in accordance with the policy, principles, and the agreed processes and delineation of roles. This includes:

i. Conducting regular engagements with regional SSOs to establish progress of CL+ integration at the regional level.

ii. Consolidate, troubleshoot, and address queries from internal (KidSTART practitioners) and external stakeholders (SSO FCs, FSC, preschools, etc.)

b. Represent KidSTART at regional/local engagement platforms by Social Service Offices (SSOs), such as ComLink+ Alliance Working Group (CAWG).

c. Partner KSAs, government, and community agencies in the region to support KidSTART families.

d. Manage requests, queries, and feedback from community partners in the region.

Competencies

• Strong administrative, facilitation & communication skills with a proven track record in programme management and building community partnerships
• At least 4-5 years working experience in the social service, non-profit or community sectors
• Familiarity with systems thinking, community development approaches and/or the early childhood landscape will be an advantage
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills; exercises initiative and displays innovation in coming up with solutions
• Adaptable and flexible in managing varied stakeholders and partners
• Able to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Confident, effective and collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills
• Minimally, competent in MS Office Tools

Core Responsibilities:

1. Develop a well balanced and objective demand plan that supports business strategic direction, supply chain capacity planning and replenishment requirements.

• Leverage statistical forecast & insghts based on historical data/ benchmarking information and embedded into discussions and plan
• Partner with commercial and Marketing team to assess and capture relevant local and regional market information that will influence demand based on Brand strategies and/or market trends
• Engage in Gap to Target discussions and work cross functionally to capture and update assumptions, supported by data drive approach, to address gaps.

2. Cultivate a forecasting continuous improvement mindset within the region and globally and “always strive to create the best predictions of demand”.

3. Develop and run analysis to evaluate consumer sales and selling in patterns and make demand plan predictions considering product transitions, availability, demand shifts, promotions, events, competitor and market insights where applicable.

4. Drive outstanding forecast accuracy through deep data analytics and insights, development of demand planning capability and process improvements.

5. As key process owners, work cross functionally to design, develop and implement regional processes which synergizes cross functionally with an E2E mindset

6. Identify and participate in supply chain demand planning improvement initiatives

Do you have what it takes?

• More than 5 years experience, with degree in engineering, operations, supply chain management, business or a related field preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in project management, such as ones from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or supply chain/operations certification, such as APICS or CPIM, are preferred.
• More than 5 years of work experience in demand and supply management in FMCG industry, with good understanding of retail, planning and stock management strategies
• Strong academic credentials with demonstrated ability to excel in a collaborative environment
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to work well in a command-and-control role under pressure with strict time demand and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
• Data presentation and analysis using data analytics tools such as Advanced Excel/Power BI or Tableau

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.
• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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Join the LEGO® team today.

Overall Purpose of this role is to

1. Drive efficient and accurate HR operations processes across the region
2. Eliminate compliance errors that present a threat to the Company’s plans for IPO
3. Ensure integrity of HR recordkeeping and provision of data to support business decision making

Responsibilities

• Development / Refinement of HR Operations processes and controls across all six markets. HR Operations process include, but are not limited to, manpower requisitions, onboarding, payroll, leave, salary adjustments, and terminations.
• Develop processes that ensure timely delivery of HR data to decision-makers
• Development of internal auditing processes to ensure compliance to local legislation and policies

Requirements

• Experience in managing HR Operations and payroll across SEA
• HR Process design and optimisation
• Project management
• Internal Auditing
• HR System Design - Familiarity with SAP Successfactors and EC Payroll is a plus
• SEA Labour laws

Regional Accounting Manager (Medical Device)

Our client is a leading global MNC in the device and instruments business and has their regional headquarters for Asia Pacific based in Singapore.

Financial Accounting and Reporting & budgeting process

1. Manage the full set of accounts for Australia and any other new entities that may be added from time to time.
2. Ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and meaningful accounting reports that are in compliance with accounting policies,
3. Oversee financial reporting packs on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis to the management and be strong in technical accounting.
4. Perform accounting month-end closing tasks and reconciliations, including preparation of consolidated balance sheet, gross margin
5. Work closely with corporate counterparts to ensure all intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated for group consolidation purpose.
6. Manage corporate and other statutory tax filings like quarterly GST return
7. Manage transformational activities as the company is going through system implementation, new upgrades in consolidation and reporting tools.

We need a forward thinking, agile and self starter accounting manager. This role would also be hands on in closing the books and will be an Individual contributor role managing third party accounting teams.

Successful Applicant

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent in Accounting, Business, Finance and/or CA/CPA qualification is a must.

• Minimum 8 years in an accounting-based role in a large organisation/SME or Chartered Accounting and has an experience of managing outsourced accounting firm will be a big plus.

• Experience in SAP, Hyperion and other related tools will be helpful.

Singapore Citizen or PR only!

Pay Band: 8

Contract Type : Indefinite

Location: Singapore

Closing Date for Application: 15th April 2024, 23:59 Singapore Time (GMT+08)

Condition of Employment:

International Transfer

This role is open to all applicants including those who need to relocate to undertake the role. Candidates who do not have a natural right to work in the country will be provided with immigration clearance and visa support. Please note visa approvals are beyond the British Council’s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work. Relocation support as set out in the British Council international relocation policy is available.

Role Purpose

The role will lead various exams business project initiatives in East Asia to achieve a more efficient, forward looking, and informed exams business. This will be done by running various projects that increase growth, inform business practices, improve cost control and orientate towards customers and key external stakeholders. The role holder will be required to work across a wide range of exams business functions, and professional services to resource projects and achieve desired outcomes.

The role will drive engagement in enablement across the region by providing leadership and effectively communicating the reason for change and the expected benefits.

Main accountabilities:
Initiative Delivery

• Strategizes and develops a 2-3 year enablement plan and vision based on business strategies informed by the geographical clusters and drafts a road map for successful implementation.
• Implements a range initiative through wide engagement with all business and professional teams in the region, and globally. Achieve specified, clearly measurable targets that lead in increased revenue, and cost savings.
• Defines and approves SLA (Service Level Agreement) requirements and performance management of supporting functions/external suppliers within a matrix environment.
• Assess business horizon (Global, Regional), impacts & implications, constantly reviewing barriers and enablers to growth success with inputs from Cluster Leads. Agree priorities with RED with input from other key regional team leads, and global colleagues.

Customers & stakeholders

• Develops and maintains excellent relationships and communication with internal and external customers to build a clear understanding of their needs to inform and enable medium-term innovation and improvements in the quality of services and products.

Analysis & reporting

• Uses standard data analytics and reporting tools to validate strategies and planning.
• Conducts or commissions complex, comparative analyses of historic, current and projected business performance data across multiple product/programme/business strands/geographical bases and uses this to identify and recommend improved ways of working, processes, procedures and/or resources that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the medium-term. These may include suggested changes regional/corporate policies or plans.

Risk & compliance

• Ensures that recommendations arising from Business Assurance activity is actioned and embedded into enablement initiatives across the region.
• Works closely with commercial teams to ensure all new enablement initiatives have been commercially modelled and can demonstrate return on resources required.

Commercial & resource management

• Oversees and reports on enablement initiatives including quality of team engagement, contribution to surplus targets, growth of business, cost to serve with FP&A support.
• Co-ordinate enablement budgeting for Region, linking with Regional Commercial Development Manager and Marketing Managers for effective delivery planning & review cycle and with Regional Finance, Procurement and HR to agree requirements/review SLAs.

Leadership & management

• Set the enablement plan & business improvement for the Region and resource required to deliver, working with Finance and HR.
• Ensure integration of initiatives into teams, motivating colleagues to ensure commitment to get projects done with active monitoring, tracking & sharing of progress, key learnings in Region.
• Point of contact and relationship manager with global teams and Cluster Leads on new and emerging enablers and requirements.
• Provide inspiring and motivational leadership that role-models the British Council’s values and behaviours, and empowers and enables staff to deliver excellence, whilst promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Provides input and ensures delivery of a Regional L&D plan that improves capability in teams to deliver initiatives and supports people adapt to new ways of working.
• Shares ideas to implement and identify new operational plans.
• Set effective handover and team working across Operations in Countries and ways of working with Commercial/Business Development.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

• Experience in managing large-scale change, particularly process and technology change across a business function.
• Demonstrates the ability to sustain and/or grow a product/service in line with strategic priorities.
• Takes a pro-active approach to identifying ways in which exams service can be improved.
• Project Management experience
• Experience in Exams business and a thorough understanding of the processes and systems used is desirable.
• Experience working in an Exams environment is desirable.

Role Specific Skills and Qualifications:

• IELTS Level 7 or equivalent
• University degree in any subject or qualification in a relevant field
• Data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience of operating change in a business environment

The role is in the regional compensation and benefits team and helps to drive company-wide review and implementation of C&B policies and processes, working closely with local country HR and management.

This ensures that our C&B plans are competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating the most suitable profile of Ninjas to achieve our mission.

Responsibilities

• Drive review, alignment, policy development and implementation of C&B programs based on our regional compensation philosophy across countries.
• Drive regional annual salary reviews to ensure competitiveness and compliance with statutory requirements
• Drive job analysis and evaluation
• Benchmark for employee benefits and salary banding, establishing frameworks for remuneration and banding structures
• Partner with business and local country HR independently to drive and implement C&B initiatives that are aligned with the organization needs i.e. revamping of benefits, harmonizing of C&B for all countries, bonus plans and incentives
• Drive periodic internal audits and prepare reports
• Consolidate and analyse employee feedback on C&B schemes, and provide recommendations on how to improve and refine existing policies

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in HR or related field with 4-5 years of relevant work experience in HR environment (C&B) preferred
• Experience managing and working with multiple stakeholders
• Must be numbers-driven and analytical, proficient in MS Excel
• Candidates with understanding of international C&B (SEA), incentives management, and/or job evaluation would have an advantage
• Familiarity with employment law and regulations

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all project activities, including cost management, project schedule, staff deployment, site safety and security.
• Ensure project are carried out within budget, schedule, quality, and project delivery to clients.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Point of contact for the project assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years in Works Train operation or railway construction related experience.

About The Job

Reporting to the Marine Division Manager, you will be responsible for formulating and executing a sales strategy for the designated area of responsibility of Products and Services in accordance with the assigned targets and local sales company/divisional strategy and targets.

You will also be responsible for leading, developing, and executing high-performing sales in line with the company's culture and leading the local and regional sales team in charge of capital sales.

To be able to do value-based selling in depth technical knowledge of applications and marine environment will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the business strategy and plan for assigned areas of responsibility according to division strategy, actions, and targets.
• Develop the business by driving relevant sales and business development activities to get customer loyalty and satisfaction using market analysis, pricing strategies, visits, and Seminars.
• Forecast sales figures and monitor progress against objectives and financial targets to identify problem areas to improve performance.
• Work proactively with structured sales and business development strategies to optimize the sales efficiency of the team.
• Lead the sales team, setting the direction and ensuring that they are performing according to the plan and the sales processes, with a special focus on lead to opportunity and opportunity to quote sub-processes.
• Develop, motivate, and coach direct reports to secure the development of relevant sales and product/application competencies.
• Take direct sales responsibility for assigned regions such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
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What you know?

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Mechanical or Marine Engineering or related.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing & managing marine new shipbuilding sales and at least 5 years of experience in technical sales of products & services in Marine industry.
• Well-versed with the development and execution of sales strategies and has also demonstrated a proven track record of over-achievement in your current or previous work capacity.
• Strong with data analytics, using offline and online channels to grow sales.
• Proactive, service-minded, strong in customer care, and can take quick actions.
• Self-motivated team player with a strong customer focus. You should have the courage to take new initiatives and drive the implementation.
• Additionally, to be successful in this role, knowledge of relevant products e.g. separators, heat exchangers, freshwater generators, boilers, and/or inert gas systems is preferred.

Objectives of the Position

Responsible for end-to-end Procurement activities within Surface Logistics categories in ASEAN countries (Singapore, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines).

Develop, implement, and monitor the strategy of regional, high complexity category and working closely with internal Business Partners (iBP).

The Logistics Categories covered are Packaged/Bulk Transportation, Warehouse, Forwarding Service, Customs breakage, and Value-Added service.

Main Tasks:

Plan to Strategy (P2S)

Co-develop and implement procurement strategies for logistics services, to achieve operational excellence, optimal cost, and terms, for internal Business Partners, including production and logistics sites in the Country.

Included activities:

• Work closely with the other Regional Category Buyer and Head of Logistics Procurement, to develop procurement strategies for logistics services, and ensure that specific needs and circumstances of internal Business Partners in the country are incorporated in hub, regional and global strategies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business objectives and needs of the internal Business Partners with regards to logistics services.
• Build up insights and expertise in the domestic market for logistics services and understand developments and trends.
• Regularly analyze procurement conditions for logistics services and initiate sourcing activities for supply alternatives to ensure optimized pricing and reduce risks.
• Implement strategies, if applicable in close alignment with the Head of Logistics Procurement, by defining strategic measures, regularly monitoring the implementation status, and taking corrective actions or updating the strategy if necessary.
• Support Supply Chain Management in the development of logistics concepts, e.g. for new production sites or businesses, by providing information on supply markets for logistics services and estimates for commercial terms
• Review best practices in other regions or hubs and proactively initiate projects in the Country to create value, for BASF including but not limited to sustainability and value chain projects.

Source to Contract (S2C)

Independently prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers of logistics services in Country, according to the defined strategies, and in accordance with procurement guidelines, to achieve optimal terms at the required level of supply security for local production and logistics sites.

Included activities:

• Communicate with internal Business Partners, regional and local BU (Business Unit) Account Managers and other relevant parties to ensure that demand forecasts and business needs are up to date.
• Work with internal Business Partners to harmonize specifications and decrease complexity.
• Prepare and execute tenders and negotiations in close cooperation with the Regional Category Manager and internal Business Partners
• Involve relevant departments like Supply Chain Management, EHS/TDS (Transportation Distribution Safety), Legal, Finance etc. in an early stage to achieve alignment on desired results.
• Implement local contracts by informing all stakeholders of the negotiation result, monitoring adherence to contract terms, and taking corrective actions if necessary.
• Ensure that required information is updated in all relevant information systems (e.g. ERP, contract database, savings database, etc.)

Operational Procurement (P2P)

Support Supply Chain Management / Logistics to ensure that logistics services are provided timely and with the expected quality and to achieve operational excellence by working closely with internal Business Partners, the Procurement Service Platform (PSP), suppliers and other relevant internal and external parties.

• Ensure that relevant systems are updated with required information regarding logistics services.
• Drive operational excellence with the support of the PSP by making use of procurement automation tools like outline agreements to minimize manual work.
• Support Supply Chain Management / Logistics in the handling of issues and claims with suppliers and affected internal Business Partners, escalate issues if required, and ensure that the performance of suppliers is considered during future negotiations and tenders.

Supplier Relationship Management

Actively manage the portfolio of suppliers for logistics services in Country, strengthen partnership with key suppliers, and continuously manage supplier performance.

• Manage approval of new suppliers based on general and country-specific requirements by aligning with internal Business Partners, EHS, Supply Chain and other relevant internal and external parties
• Pro-actively build up new suppliers in line with relevant category strategies to enable them to meet BASF’s standards and requirements (e.g. WSA, RSA) in future, ensure reliable supply at competitive prices and manage supply and price risks
• Address sustainability topics to protect BASF’s reputation and reduce business risks from non-compliance with environmental, social or governance (ESG) standards
• Regularly evaluate or support Supply Chain Management / Logistics, respectively, in the evaluation of the supplier performance based on suitable KPIs for delivery, quality and compliance to internal and external regulations based on available information sources (NCM, feedback from internal Business Partners, etc.), document the results of the performance evaluation and implement countermeasures if necessary.
• Delist suppliers after alignment with Head of Logistic Procurement, internal Business Partners and other relevant internal or external parties if the supplier performance is unsatisfactory and an improvement.

Compliance and Processes

Ensure that all procurement activities compliant with relevant policies, procedures and documented properly to achieve excellent and consistent quality of work results, avoid compliance issues, and allow for traceability of actions.

Included activities:

• Get familiarized with all relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Procurement Guideline BASF Group, company procedures, BASF Code of Conduct, trade controls, etc.) and ensure that all procurement activities are executed accordingly.
• Document relevant steps in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to increase operational excellence and improve documentation of processes.
• Support the optimum use of procurement tools and systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree, majored in Business Administration, Logistics / Supply chain Management / Engineering or other related field.
• Minimum 7 years work experience in procurement of logistics services, supply chain management or similar areas
• Knowledge in procurement processes and systems (SAP R/3), buying guidelines or project experience is a great benefit.
• Strong analytical skills and have a strategic mindset, combined with a commercial approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication & presentation skills.
• Experience in the chemical industry would be a plus.

My client is a well-established professional services firm in Singapore, with a reputable and strong-standing international presence. The finance team has a track record of offering opportunities for personal development and growth. They are hiring a FP&A Manager for their Singapore office.


Reporting directly to the regional CFO, you will drive the financial performance, managing investment planning and budgets, leading working capital management efforts, and monitoring profitability and trends. You will also work on client initiatives, conduct sophisticated data analysis for insights, and supporting the team at regional and local levels.



Requirements:

• At least Degree in Accounting/ Certified Accountant or any relevant accounting qualification
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in professional services firm

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to joey.chen@ambition.com.sg and attn it to Joey Chen (R1878026)



Shortlisted candidates will be notified.



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EA Registration Number: R1878026

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