HPCBU Operations Director

The Operations Director will oversee HPCBU's core business operations across Asia, including sourcing, cost analysis, quotation management, budget & forecast control, monthly entity reviews, gross margin and EBITA monitoring, and payment- related matters.

The successful candidate will combine the structured problem-solving & analytical capabilities of a consulting background with practical experience in a manufacturing environment. The role requires travel to manufacturing sites to identify issues firsthand, work with local teams on solutions, and provide clear findings and strategic recommendations to the BU Head.

• Lead and coordinate HPCBU’s general business operations across Asia, including Sourcing, Quotation, Manufacturing, Finance and Forecast- Management functions. Act as an escalation point for critical operational issues.
• Oversee Asia plant operations, review existing operational processes and implement scalable standards, governance mechanisms, and decision- making frameworks, ensuring objectives and timelines are met.
• Serve as a key advisor to the HPCBU head by developing management dashboards and reporting tools to provide timely visibility into backlog, demand, capacity, profitability, and working capital.
• Conduct frequent factory visits to identify operational and financial issues, lead structured root-cause analysis, and ensure sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate demand, capacity, material, and financial planning to identify potential supply constraints, excess inventory, revenue risks, and resource requirements.
• Monitor customer and supplier payment status, payment terms, overdue items, and other working-capital risks in coordination with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sourcing, quotation, forecast-management, and related business-operations teams.