Job Description
Following a restructuring we are creating a new leadership role based in Singapore to manage Service Parts Fulfillment (SPF) in Asia-Pacific. The new Asia Pacific Operations Manager will be based at the Agilent Yishun site and will lead a team of 5 staff in Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Reporting to the Global Service Parts Fulfillment Director, the job role will be accountable for:
- Ensuring a growth mindset to support service business growth in Asia-Pacific
- Driving efficiencies and cost reductions to support Global Logistics goals.
- Supporting enterprise level initiatives in the Ignite Transformation Relocation.
- Ensuring external and internal Compliance requirements are met at all times.
- Developing and enhancing relationships and collaboration with Agilent business partners.
- Managing Logistics Service providers for warehousing and transportation in the Asia Pacific region.
- Developing and adhering to global process standards in alignment with the SPF Global Process Manager.
- Ensuring effective service inventory management in APAC through collaboration with the SPF Planning Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent plus directly relevant experience.
- Typically, a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience formally or informally leading people, projects and/or programs for entry to this level.
- Knowledge and experience of Trade Compliance rules applicable to a US headquartered Multinational Corporation.
- Track record of managing Logistics Service Providers and driving improvements and efficiencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work with overseas/international colleagues and business partners
- Qualification/Certification and experience in Continuous Improvement Methodology (e.g. LEAN or Six Sigma).
- Analytical mindset
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills