Head of Operations and Client Solutions - Project Logistics SEAPAC

Rhenus logistics (Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.

About this position

As the Head of Operations and Client Solutions, Project Logistics SEAPAC, you will oversee and manage all operational aspects of project logistics in the Southeast Asia-Pacific region, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient logistics solutions.

Responsibilities

You will be contributing to that vision by:
• Operational Leadership: Leading project logistics operations across Southeast Asia-Pacific region, implementing best practices to enhance performance and exceed client expectations.
• Vendor and Customer Collaboration: Building strong vendor networks and fostering client relationships to deliver innovative and efficient logistics solutions.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local and international regulations while proactively managing operational risks.
• Team Management and Development: Mentoring and developing local teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Financial Oversight: Managing budgets to optimize operational costs without compromising quality.
• Strategic Planning: Aligning operational strategies with long-term business growth objectives.
• Commercial Insights: Supporting business growth by aligning operations with market trends and client demands, contributing to RFQs and tenders to deliver value-driven solutions and expand service offerings.
• Sales Collaboration: Partnering with the sales team to ensure operational capabilities align with commercial strategies, contributing to client proposals and presentations. Support the development of competitive logistics solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of operational experience in project logistics, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role with regional responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in project logistics operations, including transportation, heavy lifts, chartering, vendor management, and project delivery.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels and cultures.
• A strategic mindset with a knack for aligning operational goals with broader business strategies.