Automotive and related

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sales Team: Collaborate with the sales team to develop sales and pricing strategies, business models, and track performance. Identify and address process weaknesses to align with company goals.

• Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Work with the supply chain team on logistics, including managing replenishment plans and overseeing transfer pricing.

• Cost-Effectiveness and Process Streamlining: Enhance cost-effectiveness in logistics (including various freight costs and warehousing) and streamline processes to align with the business model.

• Inventory Oversight: Oversee inventory, analyze aging reports, identify aged or slow-moving items, and develop action plans in collaboration with the commercial team.

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Manage monthly rolling forecasts and related reports in coordination with overseas sales entities to support financial planning and analysis.

• Sales Performance Analysis: Analyze monthly Group SBU and entity profit and loss, compare actual sales performance against budget, and review selling and administrative expenses.

• Proactive Reporting and Action Planning: Promptly report areas of deficiency to senior management, seek solutions, and initiate action plans.

• SBU Leadership: Guide the SBU in business planning, annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and routine or ad hoc reporting.

• Senior Management Support: Support senior management in financial simulations, business modeling, mergers and acquisitions, IT projects, and other assigned duties.

• Ad Hoc Tasks: Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as required.

Company Overview:

A forward-thinking startup based in Singapore, recognized for its innovation in AI-integrated commercial vehicles. The company made notable achievements with the successful launch of an AI truck in Shanghai.

Position in Company:

The Chief Marketing Officer will hold a pivotal strategic leadership role within the Singapore operations. This position is key to driving the business's expansion and guiding the company's growth in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies in line with the company's vision and innovative products.

• Build, recruit, and manage a dynamic marketing team, ensuring effective leadership and team development.

• Implement marketing initiatives that resonate with our market presence, particularly focusing on the AI truck launched in Shanghai.

Hiring Autonomy:

Empowered with the autonomy to shape the marketing department, the Chief Marketing Officer will play a crucial role in hiring and leading a team that aligns with the company's ambitious goals.

Remuneration:

The remuneration for this position will correspond to the level of experience and expertise brought by the applicant.

About the Company:

Our client is one of the world's largest material handling companies, known for innovative solutions and superior after-sale service. With a global presence, we employ over 14,000 people and operate in 80+ countries.

About the Role:

• As a Regional Field Service Excellence Manager, oversee operations in Singapore and Malaysia. Travel between both countries is required.

• Lead the service department to achieve financial targets and meet customer service expectations. 

• Focus on department sales, profitability, operational performance, rental asset management, staff development, safety, customer service, industrial relations, and recruitment.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Department Sales, Profitability & Operational Performance

• Rental Asset Management

• Staff Development & People Management

• Safety & Risk Management

• Customer Service

• Industrial Relations

• Recruitment of Talent

Reports To: Country Manager, Singapore & Malaysia