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Product Development Manager: Textile Industry: Open to Candidates South Asia
Hiring Position: Product Development Manager: Textile Industry: Open to Candidates South Asia
Working Condition: On-site with travel as required
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (BTS and MRT Accessible)
Pay Rate: THB 100000 to THB 130000 + THB 40K Housing Allowance
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Job Function/Purpose
This position leads the Eastern Hemisphere Product Development (Garment Tech) team of HAA resourcing, DPC, and Industrialization team. Direct reports include:
- Assistant Manager of Garment Tech for HAA Sourcing
- Assistant Manager of Industrialization
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Product Development for Sourcing Oversight: Lead and oversee the product development process for sourcing innerwear products, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Industrialization in Factory: Lead and oversee the factory team outside Bangkok to industrialize innerwear production, optimizing processes and ensuring production efficiency.
- Garment Tech for Australia Resourcing: Manage garment technology aspects related to sourcing innerwear for the Australian market, ensuring the right material, fit, and quality standards.
- Digital Product Creation: Spearhead the implementation of digital product creation processes at the regional office to enhance efficiency and accuracy in product development. Leverage CAD and 3D fitting software knowledge and experience for improved product development.
- Cost Optimization: Lead cost control initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize costs throughout the product development and sourcing process.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with the Sourcing team, vendors, R&D, Designers, and Technical Designers.
Experience/Skills/Education Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in textiles or a garment-related field.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in technical, quality, or product development in the apparel industry.
- Knowledge of the Lean concept for process standardization.
- Proficiency in English with experience working in an international environment.
- Ability to raise performance through coaching and leading.
- Strong ability to work independently.
- Ability to think systemically and solve problems effectively.
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of CAD and 3D fitting software.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Business Analyst: Junior Level (Open to any Nationalities)
Hiring Position: Business Analyst: Junior Level (Open to any Nationalities)
Working Location: Bangkok, Thailand (BTS and MRT Accessible)
Working Condition:
- Hybrid working mode with 2 days' work from home per week with flexible working hours
- Additional 10 days of work from anywhere per year
Pay Rate: THB 50K to THB 80K
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
Mission:
We are seeking a Business Analyst with both functional and technical experience in the banking industry (Core Banking, Loan Origination, Credit Management, Scoring Management, Risks, and Compliance) and strong Project Management skills.
The ideal candidate will gather requirements, write specifications, lead implementations by external or internal teams, coordinate developers, work with external vendor teams, assist in designing test cases for SIT (System Integration Test) and UAT (User Acceptance Test), support business teams during UAT, coordinate deployments with IT experts and business teams, and demonstrate strong analytical skills and excellent communication.
In this role, the Business Analyst will manage IT projects for international banks within the company's Group, assist the Head of Department with vendor management (contracts, follow-ups, weekly meetings), and collaborate with a senior business analyst.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in and/or lead workshops with business experts to write requirements.
- Analyze business requirements from bank experts and design functional specifications.
- Coordinate with IT experts, development leads, and IT architects to design technical specifications.
- Participate in and often coordinate implementation and testing activities.
- Follow up and coordinate with an external team on implementation and testing activities.
- Prepare user guides and train bank end-users (train the trainer approach).
- Lead project implementation (build activity) and operational support (run activity).
- Coordinate project management and governance along with the project team and project manager (project and steering committees, reporting).
Experience and Skills:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Retail, SME, or Corporate banking domains is required, ideally in an international context with exposure to various geographical and cultural regions.
- Functional bank knowledge in Core Banking activities and IT solutions, with a strong focus on Loan Origination, Credit Management, and Credit Scoring.
- Technical knowledge in SQL, PL/SQL.
- Experience in end-to-end implementation of Core Banking systems.
- Familiarity with functional workflows of Core Banking/Loan/Credit products.
- Experience with Axe Finance system and/or Flexcube Core Banking (Oracle) is a plus.
- Experience in development and implementation of interfaces, batch operations, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues encountered in testing cycles.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral) to work effectively with international teams
- French language skills are a plus but not necessary.
Chief People Officer (CPO) (350K - 400K)
Hiring Position: Chief People Officer (CPO)
Working Condition: On-site
Office: MRT Thailand Cultural Centre ____________________________________________________________________________
Our client is a leader of trades in petroleum products, gas products, and supplies and equipment for oil service stations, consumable products, and transportation in Thailand.
The company also manages petrol stations. It also engages in food and beverages business; operates convenience stores under its own brand portfolio.
Furthermore, the company engages in oil transportation, transportation liquid products, management system, health product development, and digital currency exchange and digital assets seller and foreign currency exchange business. It also offers support services, electronic financial services, money transfer services, payment facilitating services, bill payment services, and goods logistics services, including passenger transportation, as well as engages in car service and car repair business.
Position Overview: The Chief People Officer (CPO) will be a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies that support the company's business goals. The role focuses on succession planning, culture transformation, human development, and overall operational excellence.
The CPO will work closely with the executive team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure the company's long-term success.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Succession Planning:
- Develop and implement comprehensive succession planning strategies to ensure leadership continuity and build a robust talent pipeline.
- Identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Collaborate with senior management to assess and address succession needs across all levels of the organization.
Culture Transformation:
- Lead initiatives to transform and strengthen the company culture, promoting values of innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
- Drive change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and employee buy-in.
- Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and engaged.
Human Development:
- Oversee the design and implementation of effective training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
- Promote a continuous learning environment that supports the professional development of all employees.
- Implement performance management systems to drive accountability and recognize outstanding performance.
Operational Excellence:
- Ensure HR operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate HR initiatives with overall business strategies.
Leadership and Collaboration:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all HR-related matters.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, management, and external partners.
- Represent the company at industry events and conferences to promote best practices in human resources.
Requirements and skills :
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a focus on succession planning, culture transformation, and human development.
- Proven track record of driving successful culture change initiatives and implementing effective succession planning strategies.
- Strong understanding of HR operations and best practices in talent management, training, and development.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in the retail sectors petroleum, gas, and FMCG is highly desirable.
R&D Manager
HIRING POSITION: R&D MANAGER- FRUIT DRINKS AND BEVERAGE COMPANY
WORKING CONDITION: ON-SITE
LOCATION: PATHUM-THANI
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Our client, founded in 2000, specializes in producing healthy fruit drinks with international standards for export to more than 40 countries worldwide, including Europe and Asia. They are also ranked among the top 3 in Asia, in the healthy beverage market in 2022. With a growth of 20% last year, they were able to generate a revenue of 2.3 billion baht.
In 2024, they aim to grow by 30% due to the introduction of new products that require expansion to foreign markets. Additionally, they aim to become the number one healthy beverage brand in Asia.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Manager to lead our research and development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the beverage industry, with a strong focus on end-to-end R&D processes, strategic planning, product control, and brand development. The R&D Manager will be responsible for developing and improving products, ensuring they meet market demands and align with our brand's vision and values.
Responsibilities :
R&D Management:
- Lead the end-to-end R&D process, from concept development to commercialization.
- Manage and mentor the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Oversee the formulation and development of new beverages, ensuring they meet quality, taste, and nutritional standards.
Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement R&D strategies aligned with the company's overall goals and market trends.
- Identify and prioritize R&D projects based on business needs and market opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
Product Control and Improvement:
- Monitor and control the quality of new and existing products through rigorous testing and evaluation.
- Continuously improve product formulations, processes, and packaging to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Brand Development:
- Contribute to brand development initiatives by creating innovative products that align with the brand's identity and values.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop compelling product stories and marketing materials.
- Conduct market research to identify consumer trends and preferences, translating insights into actionable R&D projects.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in R&D within the beverage industry.
- Proven track record of successfully leading R&D projects from concept to market launch.
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of product formulation, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
- Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Fluency in English and Thai languages preferred.
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js, ReactJS, NextJS Expert)
Hiring Position: Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js, ReactJS, NextJS Expert): Open to Thai Nationals Only
Working Condition: Hybrid (3 Days in Office)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (BTS Accessible)
Pay Rate: THB 150000 to THB 20000
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As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technological landscape of many innovative projects locally, regionally, and internationally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust software solutions that drive our success.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality back-end in Node.js for web applications.
- Utilize front-end JavaScript technologies such as ReactJS and NextJS.
- Maintain and fix bugs in existing backend and web systems.
- Support internal and external users.
- Implement features based on requirements from product owners.
- Analyze, fix issues, and improve software quality.
- Mentor, provide guidance, and best practice advice to the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- At least 7 - 10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development.
- Experience in Node.js.
- Experience with MongoDB, RestAPI, JavaScript/Typescript, CSS, and HTML5.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to take ownership of your work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of web development projects is a plus.
- Experience in UI/UX and graphic design is an added advantage.
Nice To Have
- Familiarity with TDD / BDD.
- Familiarity with Postman.
- Familiarity with NodeJS test automation frameworks, e.g., Mocha, Chai, Selenium, etc.
- Experience with web templating languages such as Pug or Slim.
Benefits
- Fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems.
- Strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
- International work environment and flat organization.
Finance Director (FMCG), 200-250K
Position: Finance Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate and execute strategic financial plans that align with business objectives, foster growth, and achieve company goals.
- Supervise all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Perform financial analysis and modeling to inform decision-making, assess growth opportunities, and enhance financial performance.
- Assess investment opportunities and provide recommendations to optimize financial resource utilization.
- Oversee cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure budgets to maintain liquidity and financial stability.
- Mitigate financial risks and ensure adherence to GAAP or IFRS regulations.
- Handle external audits and regulatory compliance, including tax filings, financial disclosures, and other reporting duties.
- Maintain efficient and compliant financial systems and processes.
- Lead the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with senior management, including the Marketing Director and Sales Director, to meet company objectives.
- Manage financial due diligence processes in coordination with financial and legal advisors, as well as other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of finance experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position.
- Proficiency in operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data effectively.
- Proven experience in managing financial risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with executives, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management and motivation.
- Fluency in both Thai and English is required.