Sorting Operational Excellence - Regional Logistics
Job Description
Job Description:
- Lead and optimise sorting operations across the region, including both manual and automatic sorting processes
- Develop a deep understanding of each sorting process to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise costs
- Work with large datasets to conduct root cause analyses and evaluate tradeoffs between using advanced data analytics tools (SQL, Python, R, etc.)
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are practical and effective, and track their implementation to ensure compliance and sustained improvement
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement projects
- Work closely with local counterparts in each market to understand their business problems, scaling factors, and boundary conditions
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure that improvements are sustained over time
- Communicate ideas and key findings in a logical and structured manner to senior management and other stakeholders
- Manage and train the sorting operations team to ensure adherence to SOPs and efficient use of resources
- Stay up-to-date with new sorting technologies and industry best practices, and identify opportunities for their implementation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or other related fields with analytical components
- At least 1 year of experience in logistics and/or sorting operations, with a deep understanding of both manual and automatic sorting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find insights using data and make good judgement
- Passionate about deep-diving into problems and driving changes in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Good project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to work on the ground to drive implementation of changes and improvements
- Some travel is required as this is a regional role
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About Company
Shopee Pte. Ltd. is a Singaporean multinational technology company that specialises in e-commerce. The company was launched in Singapore in 2015, before it expanded abroad. As of 2021, Shopee is considered the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia with 343 million monthly visitors.