Supply Chain Engineering

About the Company

Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances is a global lifestyle solutions company formed through a strategic partnership between Arçelik and Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. The joint venture manufactures, distributes, and provides after-sales services for Hitachi branded home appliances, excluding the Japanese market. Within our community every role fosters belonging, growth, diversity, inclusivity and a commitment to sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• 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 align 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 reference point for logistics budgeting and 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.
• 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.
• 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 to align logistics engineering and sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 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 MM, SD, and PP modules.
• 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; regional mindset and experience in regional roles are advantages.

Additional Information

• Onsite position based in Sathorn, Thailand.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered without discrimination.