Business Manager

Responsible for the development and implementation of road transport solutions for the continual improvement and expansion of business across the region. This includes analysis of current transport landscapes of countries within the region, and making recommendations to help improve the service and costs. Develop opportunities that support the continual enhancement of transportation services including strategic customers and carriers/vendors that supplement the various business mix, channel/lanes and business objectives. Assist in coordinating with countries relating to transportation RFQ's, in the area of transport solutions, including strategies, case studies, technologies, and control tower operations. Responsible for guiding the tender management, solution design and costing/pricing methods & practices in relation to domestic transportation opportunities For potential clients/customers analyze and document processes, workflows, position responsibilities and system flows in conjunction with physical transport network, identify tactical recommendations and Conduct research into the latest industry developments and best practices, relating to road and rail Transportation, SCM models, etc Conduct solution design inclusive of networks (fleet, hubs, routes, schedules) , process design and documentation, costing/pricing and complete solution proposals for potential clients and business opportunities. Create Sales and reference materials to support the sales process, this includes but is not limited to presentations, documents, process flows, references, marketing collateral and associated items. Analyze and diagnose current operations in countries to highlight key issues and constraints, that is hindering us to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transport operations and Advise, and help to justify investment plans Provide guidance and leadership in the implementation of solutions, including hands-on, in-country operations deployment Support in-country road and multimodal domestic transportation teams in project management, deployment and liaising with solution providers and Develop guidelines, procedures and methodologies in relation to transport network improvements in service, cost and quality Analysis for domestic transportation in terms of transit hubs, fleet assets or infrastructure, resources and technology in association with supporting the continued sustained growth and development of the transport business and Provide input and advice in relation to operational management and processes to ensure an effective, robust service and continuously improve to achieve efficiency objectives.

4+ years of similar experience in domestic transport/trucking management roles for complex and diverse transport operations with strong knowledge of 3PL/Logistics and Transportation industry With working knowledge of Transport Management Systems (i2, G-Log/OTM, Manhattan Associates etc.) as well as scheduling, transport planning, track/trace and associated tools Specific experience in sales, business development, transport solutions and carrier management preferably across Asia Pacific Ability to develop solutions, SOP, process flows to meet customers' RFQ needs Good network analysis skills with creative, "think out of the box" ideas and Ability to build and develop sound business cases Good organizational, leadership, project management and change management skills Good communication and cultural adaptability skills Mus be a Team player with a Positive 'can do' attitude Able to travel extensively, and for longer periods, if necessary Presentation and Negotiation Skills