Asia Pacific Service Parts Fulfillment Manager

This leadership role main function is to manage Service Parts Logistics (SPL) in Asia-Pacific. The Asia Pacific Operations Manager will be based at an Agilent site in China, Malaysia or Singapore and will lead a team of 7 staff in Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, China 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 EMEA and AFO.

• Ensuring effective service inventory management in APAC through collaboration with the SPL Regional Managers.

• 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 inter personal and communication skills.