Head, Wholesale Operations Readiness Centre, WORC

Executive Assistant and Administrative Lead

Customer Service Specialist

Operator III, Packaging - 2nd Shift

Business Process Analyst – Purchasing

Business Process Analyst – Warehouse/Logistics

Senior Account Sales (Wafer Fab Equipment)

M4 Manager IV, Customer Engineer

Manager, UAT Analyst - Retail Operational Readiness Centre

On & Off Trade Specialist

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and manage multiple teams to drive project initiatives and execution</li><li>Oversees WORC operations and handle escalation cases</li><li>Work closely with Center of Excellence and Head office in project planning, resource management</li><li>Gather and understand Business Requirements and Functional Specs/User Story documents</li><li>Ensure the team provides operational readiness support and conduct training on new system/ enhancement to impacted operations and/ or business users</li><li>Provide post-implementation support to operations users</li><li>Prepare, review and submit management reports as required by the Bank’s Software Development Framework</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly/biweekly/monthly reports for assurance check</li><li>Foster a continuous improvement and innovative culture to drive efficiency towards excellence</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience preferably in financial institutions</li><li>Well-versed in operations especially Swift standard in either Cash Management/ Trade Finance/ Loans/ Channels operations</li><li>Have a good knowledge and experience in handling testing or test management life cycle</li><li>Proficient computer skills</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Strong verbal and written communications skills, including effective presentation skills</li><li>Experience in managing multiple teams</li><li>Able to take ownership of issues and take them to closure</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across various disciplines and levels</li><li>Mature individual with strong leadership, influencing and problem resolution skills</li><li>Lead human resource planning, development and staff management</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Executive Support: <ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the MD.</li><li>Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings and appointments.</li><li>Prepare agendas, presentations, and reports for meetings.</li><li>Handle email correspondence and ensure timely responses.</li></ul> Travel Management: <ul><li>Liason with travel partner as SPOC for Travel Desk. Ensure timely wallet top up and accurate record-keeping. Manage Travel partner payment process and vendor management on SAP.</li><li>Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel accommodations for the executives and others, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, transportation, and itinerary planning.</li><li>Monitor travel itineraries, provide updates, and address any last-minute changes or emergencies.</li></ul> Confidentiality and Discretion: <ul><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with intergrity, discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of the role.</li></ul> Compliance: <ul><li>Ensure 100% compliance on:&nbsp;</li><li>Vendor onboarding and documentation</li><li>Office safety protocols</li><li>Third-party office staff compliance</li><li>POSH training completion for all employees</li><li>Maintain accurate compliance records and provide periodic reports.</li></ul> Vendor Management: <ul><li>Oversee compliant and timely onboarding of vendors.</li><li>Supervise procurement quality assurance in SAP.</li><li>Ensure adherence to procurement policy from PO to Pay cycle.</li><li>Maintain accurate records for PO process, approvals, invoices, and agreements.</li></ul> Budgeting: <ul><li>Track monthly admin budget and ensure spend efficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide 100% accurate monthly budget forecasting.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor expenses and prepare reports for leadership review.</li></ul> Employee Engagement: <ul><li>Lead quarterly and annual R&amp;R programs, including trophy and certificate management.&nbsp;</li><li>Arrange and coordinate office events, meetings, and conferences, including logistics and catering arrangements.</li><li>Organize annual employee meets and engagement activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure comprehensive onboarding for new joiners.</li></ul> Administrative Support &amp; Office Management: <ul><li>Oversee the general administrative functions of the office, handle administrative tasks including drafting correspondence, filing documents, and maintaining organizational systems.</li><li>Oversee the smooth operation of the corporate office, ensuring office supplies are stocked, equipment is maintained, and facilities are well-organized.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure office operations run smoothly, maintaining a clean and well-organized workspace.</li><li>Help with ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by the CXOs and corporate employees.</li><li>Serve as a liaison with building management vendor, external vendors, and service providers to address any office-related needs/issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Supervise office pantry and security staff</li></ul> Communication and Correspondence: <ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact between the CXOs and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and mail.</li><li>Draft and proofread documents, reports, and presentations.</li><li>Draft and distribute internal and external communications, including announcements and reports for the CXOs</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate effective communication within the office.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>5 years +&nbsp;</li><li>Global MNC experience is preferred.</li><li>Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a related field (preferred).</li><li>Proven experience as both personal assistant and admin lead.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.</li><li>Arrange and coordinate office events, meetings, and conferences, including logistics and catering arrangements.</li><li>Understanding of 3rd Party Compliances.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Quote and Order Management: <ul><li>Interface with Customers for Quote request or Price inquiries and approval</li><li>Submit quotation request for pricing team approval.&nbsp;</li><li>Sales order entry, order confirmation &amp; expediting orders.</li><li>Order change and backlog price adjustment</li><li>On-going Backlog Management</li><li>Shipment release and follow up</li><li>Report and support past due backlog reduction</li><li>NPI - follow up with PM/Plant/Finance for part master and cost setup</li><li>Handle Sample order</li><li>Process RMA / Goods replacement</li></ul> Customer Service: <ul><li>Handle customer enquiries &amp; complaints. Investigate and work with other departments to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Emails/Conference calls / Customer and company Plant Visits for critical delivery issues, expedition or projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Work out solutions on Customer’s special requirements, such as label, Customs process, packing &amp; etc.&nbsp;</li><li>NPS/VOC/Customer Service Survey Improvement Process. Identify and work on corrective actions to recurring issues.&nbsp;</li></ul> Customer Supply Chain Management: <ul><li>Initiate Stock Requisition for customer advance order or buffer stock.</li><li>Work with Planning team on capacity adjustment in order to fulfill Customer’s demands</li><li>Consignment Stock Management/ Customer demand forecast monitoring and accuracy analysis</li><li>Manage customer forecast/demand and inventory level, work with Supply Chain to fulfill customer demand.&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiate with Customer for VMI liability and deadstock compensation.</li><li>Resolve logistics and custom issues with relevant functions</li></ul> Customer Credit and Billing Management: <ul><li>Billing attainment</li><li>Follow up queries with Account Receivable</li><li>Coordinate with Finance and Customer to solve pass due invoices issue</li><li>Manage customer credit status &amp; escalate for any abnormal status</li><li>Apply credit release</li><li>Process Credit note / Debit Note</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent</li><li>2–3+ years in customer service / order management (manufacturing preferred)</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience handling customer complaints and resolution</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability</li><li>SAP knowledge preferred</li><li>Mandarin communication capability is a plus</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>With thorough knowledge and skills in all areas of the packaging process, performs more advanced functions relating to the packaging of drug products consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Is qualified in both Filling and Labeling. </li><li>Is qualified and capable of competently running all packaging equipment across the entire packaging department. </li><li>Responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards. May serve as back-up to the Senior Packaging Technician.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Packaging Operations: <ul><li>Is qualified and capable of competently running all packaging equipment across the entire packaging department</li><li>Is qualified in both Filling and Labeling</li><li>Ensures that all equipment is running properly</li><li>Executes processes such as material handling, capping, outserts/med guides, in-process checks, packing, stacking, cartooning, etc.</li><li>May request components, labels and inserts per the BPR</li><li>Sets up packaging machinery; accurately sets equipment programming according to BPRs and SOPs</li><li>Sets up, starts, operates, adjusts, troubleshoots and tears down packaging lines</li><li>Executes Batch Production Record (BPR) and logbook documentation with detail and accuracy</li><li>Accurately reviews BPRs steps for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Collects samples from each batch and submits to QA for retained samples</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to execute procedures and complete tasks in a compliant and safe manner</li></ul> Equipment Cleaning: <ul><li>Conducts verification of line/equipment cleaning and documents per SOP</li><li>Executes the procedures used to clean pharmaceutical packaging equipment and facilities</li><li>Conducts Master Cleans and Surface Cleans</li></ul> Continuous Improvement : <ul><li>Identifies 6S opportunities and sustains the 6S process</li><li>Assists in troubleshooting process issues</li></ul> Issues and Deviations: <ul><li>Identifies and reports processing related issues to Packaging Supervisor and to Quality personnel.</li></ul> Quality: <ul><li>Executes the required in-process product quality checks and documents accurately.</li></ul> Teamwork and Collaboration: <ul><li>Demonstrates the ability to work in collaboration with others as a part of a team.</li></ul> Training: <ul><li>Stays current on SOPs and cGMPs.</li><li>May participate in training qualifier classes.</li></ul> Safety and Compliance: <ul><li>Participate in safety teams, start-up discussions, incident debriefs, etc.</li><li>Carries out processing/packaging activities safely, as required, on a daily basis.</li><li>Follows all safety and compliance procedures and participates in required training.</li><li>Adheres to all cGMP compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.</li><li>Ensures compliance with SOPs, Policies and Procedures as required by Par and regulatory agencies</li></ul> Misc.: <ul><li>Other related duties as assigned to meet departmental and Company objectives.</li></ul> Requirements: Education &amp; Experience: <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>3 years of packaging experience</li></ul> Knowledge &amp; Skills: <ul><li>Knowledge of cGMP regulations and processes.</li><li>Qualified in both Filling and Labeling</li><li>Qualified and capable of setting up and running all machinery in the value stream</li><li>Competent in Master Clean/Surface Clean</li><li>Ability to sample batches</li><li>Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions including SOP’s and Batch Record documentation</li><li>Ability to accurately and precisely record data and batch information</li><li>Ability to work in both independent and team environments</li><li>May become a certified trainer and provide certified training in one process</li><li>Effectively interfaces with other department personnel if Senior level (4th level) isn’t available</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot process issues</li><li>Ability to Identify 6S opportunities and sustain the 6S process</li><li>Ability to participate in Continuous Improvement projects</li><li>Proficient in reading and writing English to understand work instructions and document results</li></ul> Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8- or 12-hour shifts), lift at least 35 pounds, climb ladders, wear a dust mask or respirator and pass associated respirator tests and/or requirements, and be able to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes.</li><li>Dexterity - ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.</li><li>Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).</li><li>Multi-limb Coordination - ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Process Documentation and Modelling: <ul><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders and process owners to understand and document existing processes using BPMN notation.</li><li>Create detailed process maps, workflows, and diagrams that accurately represent the end-to-end processes and related activities (process map should include clear RACI, Tools, WI)</li><li>Ensure that all process documentation is clear, consistent, and follows best practices in BPMN modelling.</li><li>Adopt Single Source of Truth concept, utilize BPMN-tool to create, update, and maintain process documentation in a centralized and accessible manner.</li><li>Ensure process KPI are define &amp; documented</li></ul> Process Analysis and Optimization: <ul><li>Work with process owner to analyse processes &amp; identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Work with process owner &amp; cross-functional teams to propose for process optimizations and enhancements using BPMN-tool capabilities.</li><li>Validate process changes with stakeholders and ensure that process improvements align with organizational goals, including handshake process to cross functional team</li><li>Ability to perform data analysis with big data and summarize into actionable insight</li></ul> System Knowledge &amp; Analysis: <ul><li>Understand D365 system logic &amp; guide users to follow the documented purchasing processes &amp; principles during day-to-day operation</li><li>Able to drill through system data &amp; perform analysis per business request using available analytic tools (PowerBI, Excel, Power Apps, etc)&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Purchasing or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.</li><li>Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in business process management, process documentation, or related roles.</li><li>At least 3 years working experience in operational supply chain functions (mainly focus on purchasing)</li><li>Excellent project management skills, planning, prioritization, ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter, and provide timely updates/recommendations.</li><li>Good analytical, influencing and problem-solving skills and ability to handle team and client discussions.</li><li>Flexible to take on ad-hoc assignment or project as necessary.</li><li>Logical &amp; Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present complex concepts.</li><li>Understanding of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Business Process Reengineering (BPR).</li><li>Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to business processes.</li><li>Experience with stakeholder management with strong influencing skillset</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Process Documentation and Modelling: <ul><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders and process owners to understand and document existing processes using BPMN notation.</li><li>Create detailed process maps, workflows, and diagrams that accurately represent the end-to-end processes and related activities (process map should include clear RACI, Tools, WI)</li><li>Ensure that all process documentation is clear, consistent, and follows best practices in BPMN modelling.</li><li>Adopt Single Source of Truth concept, utilize BPMN-tool to create, update, and maintain process documentation in a centralized and accessible manner.</li><li>Ensure process KPI are documented</li></ul> Process Analysis and Optimization: <ul><li>Work with process owner to analyse processes &amp; identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Work with process owner &amp; cross-functional teams to propose for process optimizations and enhancements using BPMN-tool capabilities.</li><li>Validate process changes with stakeholders and ensure that process improvements align with organizational goals, including handshake process to cross functional team</li></ul> System Knowledge &amp; Analysis: <ul><li>Understand D365 system logic &amp; guide users to follow the documented planning processes &amp; principles during day-to-day operation</li><li>Able to drill through system data &amp; perform analysis per business request using available analytic tools</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Warehouse/Logistic or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.</li><li>Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in business process management, process documentation, or related roles.</li><li>At least 3 years working experience in operational supply chain functions (Warehouse/Logistic)</li><li>Excellent project management skills, planning, prioritization, ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter, and provide timely updates/recommendations.</li><li>Good analytical, influencing and problem-solving skills and ability to handle team and client discussions.</li><li>Flexible to take on ad-hoc assignment or project as necessary.</li><li>Logical &amp; Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present complex concepts.</li><li>Understanding of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Business Process Reengineering (BPR).</li><li>Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements related to business processes.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Act as the primary account owner, representing company to the customer and the customer internally across all sales-oriented activities.</li><li>Identify customer needs and develop, refine, and implement complex sales strategies to drive sustainable growth.</li><li>Engage existing and new customers to present company products and service offerings.</li><li>Coordinate and lead customer demonstrations in collaboration with Product Business Group representatives.</li><li>Communicate company product roadmaps, capabilities, and value propositions effectively to customers.</li><li>Translate customer technology requirements into actionable insights for internal product and engineering teams.</li><li>Prepare pricing quotations, lead negotiations, and drive deals to closure. Submit complete and accurate documentation to secure order bookings.</li><li>Conduct follow-up activities on accounts receivable to ensure timely payment and financial compliance.</li><li>Maintain structured coverage for all assigned accounts, ensuring strong engagement at multiple stakeholder levels.</li><li>Document and track all customer interactions, including detailed summaries of customer visits.</li><li>Develop and execute customer-specific action plans, ensuring timely follow-through and measurable outcomes.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)</li><li>Significant experience in account sales, business development, or technical sales within semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced manufacturing industries</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex customer accounts and sales cycles</li><li>Strong strategic selling and negotiation capabilities</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate technical requirements into business solutions</li><li>Ability to travel locally and regionally</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Forecasts financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses (start up, warranty, service agreements, paid service). Identifies and pursues service agreement business in conjunction with marketing and sales.</li><li>Manages start ups in terms of time and cost requirements. Manages local inventories and RMA procedure. Maintains DSO according to goal. Manages systems start up and warranty cost under reserve.</li><li>Ensures customer satisfaction with Company service and system performance.</li><li>Interviews, hires, and trains customer engineers as necessary to support regional business.</li><li>Ensures employee satisfaction through:</li><li>Communication of business progress and all related action.</li><li>Setting goals and controlling achievements.</li><li>Establishing training and career development plans.</li><li>Ensures the appropriate safety practices among customer engineers. Develop CE skills. Spots and develops managerial/other specialist talent.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures employee satisfaction through:</li><li>Escalates system downs according to valid escalation procedure, to ensure earliest possible return to service. Reports in a timely and accurate manner as required.</li><li>Achieves guaranteed up time and other parameters as sold to customers.</li><li>Promotes quality improvement processes to:</li><li>Reduce cycle time</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of technical performance&nbsp;</li><li>Empower the work force</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>10–12+ years experience</li><li>Managing teams of 8–10 engineers/technicians</li><li>Strong semiconductor customer engineering background&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Understand Business Requirements and Functional Specs/ User Story documents</li><li>Prepare Test Case Design using TOSCA or other Bank approved tools for the technology change</li><li>Ensure traceability for requirements/ functional specs to test cases</li><li>Engage business/ operations users to review test cases and incorporate their feedback into test pack</li><li>Identify potential scenarios for Test Automation working with the Automation Lead</li><li>Drive Manual &amp; Automated Test Execution (using TOSCA/ other Bank Approved tool) as per the UAT Plan in line with the test strategy and test plan</li><li>Ensure all test scope and test cases are executed and fulfil the specified requirements within the agreed timeline</li><li>Report defects discovered in UAT, attend defect calls and participate in defect management process and retest</li><li>Review UAT test results and publish test metrics</li><li>Perform Exploratory Test Case execution</li><li>Provide operational readiness support and conduct training on new system/ enhancement to impacted operations and/ or business users</li><li>Provide post-implementation support to operations users</li><li>Review and submit management reports as required by the Bank’s Software Development Framework</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>Minimum 4 years of experience preferably in financial institutions</li><li>Well-versed in operations especially Swift standard in either AS400 / Mainframe applications, Internet / Mobile Banking Application, Cards and Channels application will be an added advantage</li><li>Have a good knowledge and experience in handling testing or test management life cycle</li><li>Proficient computer skills</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Strong verbal and written communications skills, including effective presentation skills</li><li>Able to take ownership of issues and take them to closure</li><li>Able to create effective work relationships across different levels of stakeholders from various disciplines</li><li>Experience in managing team</li><li>Motivated driven and can work under pressure and able to complete task given within the project timeline</li><li>Mature individual with strong leadership, influencing and problem resolution skills</li><li>Lead human resource planning, development and staff management</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Oversee distributor relationships, shipment delivery, depletion tracking, and overall operations</li><li>Manage all aspects of On and Off Trade execution</li><li>Ensure timely processing of purchase orders, A&amp;P budgets, and claim settlements for operational excellence</li><li>Ensuring brand availability, menu listing, and appropriate pricing in on premise outlets</li><li>Monitor outlet level inventory and plan stock replenishment aligned with sales opportunities</li><li>Ensure products are correctly priced, ticketed, and displayed across unpaid shelves and paid elements (wall bays, gondolas, shelf in shelf)</li><li>Execute in store visibility initiatives and build impactful displays as per annual plans</li><li>Manage visibility and activation calendars, ensuring flawless execution of brand experiences</li><li>Plan, execute, and review gift pack promotions to deliver pre aligned objectives</li><li>Deliver merchandising services tailored to diverse customer needs</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with counter salesmen, bar managers, restaurant managers, and general managers</li><li>Handle ad hoc administrative tasks as required</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Self-motivator</li><li>Liquor Industry experience of 3+yrs</li><li>Ability to network and build relationships</li><li>Previous merchandising &amp;/or retail experience</li><li>Knowledge of retail activation planning/ management/ operation</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Basic to intermediate MS Office (word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)</li><li>Ability to work varied hours</li><li>Knowledge of the Liquor industry and regulatory environment, and communication guidelines</li></ul>

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Customer Service Specialist

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Business Process Analyst – Warehouse/Logistics

Senior Account Sales (Wafer Fab Equipment)

M4 Manager IV, Customer Engineer

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On & Off Trade Specialist

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Business Process Analyst – Warehouse/Logistics

Senior Account Sales (Wafer Fab Equipment)

M4 Manager IV, Customer Engineer

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