Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances is a global lifestyle solutions company formed through a strategic partnership between Arçelik and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi, a Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1910. The joint venture globally manufactures, distributes, and provides after-sales services for Hitachi branded home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners, excluding the Japanese market.
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What awaits you in this role
We are looking for a passionate Lead-Supply Chain Engineering who will join our team in the Operations Department.
Strategic Logistics Sourcing & Contract Logistics
- Lead sourcing and supplier management across global 3PL / 4PL operations
- Manage contract logistics scope including warehousing, distribution, and customs services
- Drive multimodal freight tendering (ocean, short sea, European road)
- Develop scenario-based sourcing strategies to ensure agility and cost competitiveness
Supply Chain Engineering & Network Optimization
- Design and optimize logistics networks, including warehouse footprint, flows, and routing structures
- Lead warehouse capacity planning and transportation optimization initiatives
- Ensure engineering-driven decisions are fully aligned with sourcing and operational realities
Cost Engineering & Financial Management
- Develop and maintain cost-to-serve models and logistics cost frameworks
- Drive data-driven decision making through cost modeling and engineering analytics
- Act as a reference point for logistics budgeting and cost optimization across regions
- Support zero-based budgeting and cost transparency initiatives
Service Level & KPI Management
- Define and manage end-to-end service level frameworks (OTIF, lead times, responsiveness)
- Establish and track KPIs across warehousing, transportation, and customs operations
- Balance cost vs. service trade-offs in line with business priorities
Vendor Management & Governance
- Build and manage a structured vendor performance and governance framework
- Lead supplier performance reviews, improvement plans, and corrective actions
- Ensure alignment between contractual commitments and operational delivery
Contract Management & Commercial Structuring
- Support and lead logistics contract design, negotiation, and standardization
- Define pricing models, payment terms, indexation structures, and performance clauses
- Ensure contracts reflect both operational needs and financial targets
Technology & Transformation
- Contribute to end-to-end process and system optimization across supply chain operations
- Support digital initiatives (ERP, TMS, control tower, automation, RPA)
- Drive increased visibility, standardization, and data-driven decision making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams
- Align logistics engineering and sourcing strategies with business objectives
The position is an onsite position based in Sathorn, Thailand.
How do we describe a perfect match
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain management within the consumer electrical industry.
- Strong understanding of import processes, logistics operations, and warehouse management.
- Hands-on experience in SAP S4 HANA optimization and process mapping of modules related to materials management (MM), sales and distribution (SD), and production planning (PP)
- Proven track record of implementing RPA or advanced Excel/Power BI automations in a supply chain context.
- Expertise in PSI management (Production, Sales, Inventory) and demand forecasting
- Ability to challenge local sales teams and 3PL providers with data-backed arguments.
- Excellent command of English. A regional mindset is a significant advantage.
- Having experience in reginal role will be advantage.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or political opinion.
