(1) Objective
This role support business projects for material/ product handling equipment implementation for warehouse setup within APAC regions. The successful incumbent is expected to provide consultation about optimal logistics automation operation tailored to meet customers’ need by proposing and implement cost effective logistics automation to continuous enhance organizational performance.
Based on the deep understanding of Logistics Automation process, the incumbent will lead the entire project by provide professional consultation and support in strategy development and roadmap establishment for logistics automation services.

(2) Job Responsibility

• Logistics Project Planning and Implementation Management
• Propose the right Logistics Automation Solution that comply with customers’ requirements, aim to fulfill quality goals, service standards and inventory accuracy.
• Execute the plan from sourcing, proposing, conduct feasibility testing, assessing the technical specifications to purchase of warehouse automated equipment and setup the new warehouse
• Work closely with Logistics Systems Integration Engineer to build the automation technology database to track capacities, costs and system connectivity
• Plan and manage the entire implementation project timeline, budget and resources
• Conduct user training to key users
• Enhancement of Logistics Automation Process
• Define KPI and determine the achievement rate of the applied automation equipment identifies process exceptions, formulates recommendations, and implements process improvements.
• Monitor and report the operational status including work efficiency, ROI analysis, productivity to management
• Logistics Automation Consultation
• Discover new automation technology (S/W, H/W) and keep abreast of the latest automation market trends by develop the relevant strategies
• Conduct operational simulation to strengthen the capacity by adopting the optimal automation solutions to customers

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders i.e external suppliers/ technology consultants/ equipment suppliersSupport Regional Head Quarter with any other Logistics Automation Optimization assignment

• (3) Requirements:

(a) Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, supply chain and logistics management or related technical engineering field

(b) Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of related working experience in Global Logistics Company (Minimum 6+ years’ experience is required for Master degree holder)
• Work experience in Global Freight Forwarding with experience in setting up automation solutions in in a logistics environment and relevant role (design warehouse automation equipment such as ASRS, AGV, DPS, DAS, etc. and setup warehouse) is a must
• Deep understanding of Global Logistics Automation, WMS/WCS
• Proficient in Logistics Automation Simulation
• Able to select Optimal option and application for automation equipment
• Good in warehouse automation layout design by using tools such as Autocad, Sketchup, CAD
• Experience in end to end project management

(c) Skills

• Experience in developing and applying New technology for Logistics Automation
• Logistics Center Operation experience
• Experience in leading projects by simulating using Automode, Flexsim, Arena
• Experience in carrying out optimization part (Operation Research) Projects
• Good understanding of the automation and technology impacts and pre-requisite.
• Have a financial affinity in term of ROI and cost savings
• Able to use the Data analysis tool such as Power BI, Tableau etc.
• Familiar with the regulations, codes of practice and standards imposed on technical procedures.
• Hands on experience in operation management is an added advantage.

(d) Additional Requirements

• Proficient in English with excellent communication skill
• A self-starter who possess strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Conceptual and analytical thinker with the focus on the finalization of objectives.
• Hands-on mentality, eager to take initiatives, determine opportunities and deliver targets.
• Have a good sense of urgency with detailed mind.
• High integrity and accountability standards.
• Multicultural mind-set, able to collaborate with diversified team.

Please refer the Job description for details