APAC Director

About our client:

Our client is seeking an experienced APAC Operations Director to manage a wholly owned subsidiary across APAC region. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the operations in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on development, production, and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and Manage Subsidiary: Lead the establishment of a Limited business entity in Vietnam for the consolidation and export of goods for global distribution.
• Development Liaison: Conduct routine travel to China for on-site development work with key production facilities, secondary parts vendors, and raw material suppliers.
• Client Management: Act as the development and production liaison for ODM & JDM clients, ensuring alignment with brands across various sectors.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing and supplier agreements with all partners to optimize cost and quality.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee all accounts receivable/payable, annual tax audits, and manage a purchasing budget
• Staff Supervision: Supervise all staff, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, preferably in the manufacturing or supply chain sector.
• Proven experience in establishing and managing business operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication in English;

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