Industrial Projects Head

Our client, a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding & logistics specialist are looking for an Industrial Projects Head, SEA to be based at offices in the South-East Asia region either at Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand.On Offer:An opportunity to join a leading specialist with headquarters in Europe and turnover of more than $600 million. Worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US.A key leadership position where you can play an influential role in the company’s expansion in the South-East Asia region.Attractive salary package Gain experience in executing green field projects in multiple countries Regional investment work Exposure to commodities, freight and industrial markets in the regionMain Purpose of the Industrial Projects Head:Reporting to the Global Head, Freight & Project Forwarding, the Industrial Projects Head would lead their Project logistics presence within Southeast Asia generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network, along with supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for Southeast Asia.Duties and Responsibilities of the Industrial Projects Head:Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within Asia Budget Preparations and Financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across Asia Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit Develop New Network Partners across Asia for strategic locations Development of business within Asia Pacific to further complement the Growth Strategy Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in APAC Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo Develop new markets outside of the current project business Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients Actively participate as a member of the Project team and working closely with other business units within Asia and other Company entities globallyCommunicate and work with all overseas branches on Freight & Project leads Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results To Be Considered:Fluent English in both written and spokenThe ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift & Out of Gauge projects within Asia and abroad A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in Asia, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc.Minimum a degree / Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics fieldExtensive experience with Project Cargo - Heavy Lift & OOG in Asia Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role Strong builder of relationships with interest parties Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics Industry