Regional Transportation Manager (Asia)

Regional Transportation Manager (Asia)

📍 Location: Thang Long II Industrial Park, Hung Yen
(Daily shuttle service available from Hanoi, Hai Duong and Bac Ninh)

Who We Are

Molex, a leading global brand under KOCH Industries, is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois (USA) and is recognized as one of the world’s top manufacturers of interconnect solutions. We create connections for life by delivering technologies that shape the future and improve lives.

Since 2007, Molex Vietnam has operated its first factory in Thang Long I Industrial Park. Today, we are expanding with a new high-tech facility in Thang Long II Industrial Park, Hung Yen, backed by a $145 million investment and spanning 100,000 m². This state-of-the-art site will produce advanced products, including high-speed connectors, cables, and optical devices.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Regional Transportation Manager to lead end‑to‑end transportation operations across Asia. This role focuses on ensuring on‑time, in‑full shipment performance, driving cost efficiency, strengthening partnerships with logistics providers, and supporting procurement and sourcing initiatives across the region.

You will partner closely with plants—primarily in Vietnam and other Asia DSS sites—to optimize transportation processes, enhance visibility, and elevate service performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) execution for all assigned plants and proactively resolve shipment issues or escalations.
• Identify, lead, and implement cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements, with clear reporting of results.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and local freight forwarders and transport carriers; conduct monthly performance reviews.
• Support rollout of Procurement initiatives, including annual cost reduction targets.
• Support contract logistics and local trucking sourcing activities across Asia.
• Collaborate with cross‑regional teams to ensure consistent transportation standards and best practice sharing.

Scope of Work

• Primary focus: Vietnam plants
• Additional support: DSS plants across Asia

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain operations.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation management.
• At least 3 years handling cross‑regional operations or projects.
• Strong expertise in transportation lead‑time management and process analytics.

Preferred

• Experience working with global or multi‑regional teams.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale projects.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience in a freight forwarding environment.
• Good understanding of freight market dynamics.
• Direct experience in forwarder or carrier management.

Skills & Abilities

Required

• Fluent in business English.
• Able to communicate in Mandarin and Vietnamese.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present moderately complex topics clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, sites, and geographies.

🌟 Why Join Us

• Modern, American-standard work environment
• PBM culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth
• Full salary during probation
• 24/7 occupational safety insurance from day one
• Premium health insurance after just 2 months
• Most Saturdays off
• Shuttle service for convenient commuting
• Global career development through KOCH’s Talent Exchange Program
• Annual summer trip
• Competitive total compensation based on contribution, including:
  Base salary, allowances, overtime, 13th-month salary, performance & spot bonuses, and service awards

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