Operations Director – Asia

About the role

The Operations Director will lead HPCBU’s core business operations across Asia, overseeing sourcing, quotation, manufacturing, finance and forecast‑management functions. Reporting to the Business Unit Head, the role combines analytical consulting expertise with hands‑on manufacturing experience to drive profitability and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all Asia‑wide operations including sourcing, quotation, manufacturing, finance and demand‑forecasting.
• Act as escalation point for critical operational issues and implement scalable standards, governance and decision‑making frameworks.
• Develop and maintain management dashboards that provide visibility into backlog, capacity, profitability and working capital.
• Conduct regular factory visits, perform root‑cause analysis and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor customer and supplier payment status, working‑capital risks and collaborate with Finance, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Lead, coach and develop the sourcing, quotation and forecast‑management teams.
• Identify supply constraints, excess inventory and revenue risks through integrated demand‑capacity‑material‑financial planning.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills, typically gained in a consulting environment.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably with exposure to multi‑site operations in Asia.
• Ability to travel frequently to factories and work directly with local teams.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leadership experience in managing cross‑functional operational teams.

Required skills