Business Unit Manager

Jabil; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing services company is seeking a Business Unit Manager in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of their accounts, establish customer relationships, and manage P&L statements. The position requires strong skills in finance, communication, and operational knowledge. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in related fields. This role ensures continuous improvement and satisfaction metrics related to client services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required, Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of work experience in Financial or Manufacturing Operations.
• Strong knowledge of international taxes and customs regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and financial performance of assigned accounts.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships for revenue growth.
• Manage P&L statement and continuous improvement of performance metrics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude

Strong operational knowledge

Leadership/people-management skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong knowledge of logistics operations

Strong financial and analytical ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Degree in Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management

Tools

Jabil tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Develops and implements programs, projects or processes for an assigned customer account(s) (Business Unit). Develops and sponsors tactics to achieve strategic objectives across functional groups or within a business group through customer interaction. Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with minimal supervision or review. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Business Unit Manager is a member of the plant strategic leadership team.
• Establishes and manages current customer relationships, striving to capitalize on organic revenue growth opportunities.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Full responsibility for a customer/site Profit & Loss (P&L) statement (generally in a single site).
• Responsible for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for assigned customer accounts. May support RFP processes for other accounts.
• The Business Unit Manager is the leader of the workcell and is accountable for the operational and financial performance of that workcell.
• Manages the performance, developments, and rewards for direct reports. Indirectly manages work of others through Jabil’s Workcell business model.
• Pricing (i.e. materials and value-add).
• Full responsibility for continuous improvement of customer relationship performance metrics and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for tactical execution of established contract terms.
• Manages and drives the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with assigned customer account.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude (e.g. balance sheet and income statement)
• Strong operational knowledge (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain)
• Jabil tools (Financial system, quote process, etc.)
• Contract knowledge fundamentals
• Leadership/people-management skills
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Degree in Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years work-related experience required, preferably in Financial or Manufacturing Operations fields.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.