Value Creation Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining, developing, implementing, and managing the process (be it dev ops or stage gate) for the implementation of transportation and/or process based continuous improvement projects from opportunity identification through delivery/stabilization.
• Routinely perform network analysis and right sizing of solutions including use of fleet & common carriers, backhaul opportunities & empty mile reduction, use of spot market, and other solutions such as pool points, freight trapping, sailing schedules, etc.
• Support new business pursuits via elements of Order to Delivery (O2D) working with the MT Steering Committee, the TMC operations, and MT carrier management, and the MT solutions director.
• Develops, maintains, and executes a CI roadmap either for a larger scale MT customer or multiple smaller scale MT customers
• Work closely with vendors to extract data and actionable intelligence to continuously improve on emerging technology
• Provide regular (monthly) CI project progress updates and related improvement activity with CI Team leads, Ops leads, and customers as needed
• Measure performance against a standard program savings tool and ensure operations is following through on identified optimization solutions. Identify barriers and solutions to address them.
• Insure all standard quality practices are deployed regarding DHL BASICS and Operational Management System
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineer background
• At least 10+ years of working experience in freight forwarding management is a must and background in Automotive/Heavy Machine Manufacturing industry is significant advantage.
• Understanding of international freight transport management, costing model management & commercialization of the project proposal
• Effective interpersonal skills, outstanding product knowledge & fluent presentation skills
• Pro-active, strong leadership and organizational skills
• Fluent communication in Thai & English, both writing and speaking skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Problem solving skills, excellent business analytics
• Knowledge of logistics management