Network Optimization & Improvement Manager (Boonrawd Supply Chain Company)

Boonrawd Brewery (Dusit)

Chonburi, Thailand

Boonrawd Brewery Co., Ltd. Founded by Phraya Bhirom Bhakdi in 1933, the privately-owned company has matured and developed over the years into an industry leader with a total annual production capacity of 1 billion liters. Boon Rawd Brewery is Thailand's first and largest brewery, which markets its products under the "SINGHA" brand name. The company operates 3 Breweries and 6 Factories located in strategic regions of Thailand. Boon Rawd strength stems from the ability to combine the abilities to produce the finest beer and extensive distribution network to serve the customers. The production process is backed by state-of-the-art technology and production equipment. Achieving ISO 9002 not only reflects the management strong commitment to quality and the high standard of the manufacturing process but also ensures international recognition for the company's products. Boon Rawd continually seeks new business opportunities within both the domestic and international markets. Domestically, the company has expanded its product line to cover different product category ranging from Beer, Soda Water, Drinking Water, Ready to Drink Fruit Juices to Ready to Drink Coffee and Tea lines. Internationally, aside from worldwide exportation of Singha Beer, Boon Rawd has acquired two Breweries in Germany and entered into a joint venture in China to establish a production base for the European and Asian Markets. As an integral part of the Thai society, Boon Rawd actively participates in Sport Sponsorships, Cultural Events, Traditional Festivals and granting of Educational Scholarships. Singha

About this position

The Network Optimization & Improvement Manager is responsible for assessing and redesigning processes to enhance efficiency, manage change, monitor performance, and oversee project management within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Redesign or Improvement:
- Evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Conduct mapping and analysis to understand the flow of work and identify pain points as well as gather data and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support process assessment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign and introduce improvement/development strategies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
- Lead Long-term Capacity study with cross functional team including investment and cost to serve model from Materials & FG, Manufacturing and Distribution network Strategy.
- Lead overall execution for any network change.
• Change Management:
- Develop and execute change management plans to ensure smooth implementation and adoption.
- Communicate changes to stakeholders, addressing concerns and managing resistance.
- Provide training and support, if required.
• Performance Monitoring:
- Continuously monitor and analyze process performance against established metrics.
- Identify areas of underperformance and implement corrective actions.
• Project Management:
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate project teams, assign tasks, and track progress to ensure timely delivery.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
• Project management skills with the ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Change management expertise with the ability to influence and drive organizational change.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in data analysis and using tools such as process mapping software, statistical analysis software, and project management tools.
• Continuous improvement mindset.