Senior Logistics Engineer (KD)
atUD Trucks Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
JOB PROFILE
Reports to
- Senior Manager Logistics and KD Engineering
Direct reports and matrix reports to the above position
- VP Logistics
Mission/purpose of the job
- The Senior KD Engineer is responsible for defining work instructions (WI), developing, and improving KD Pick & Pack operations, including container loading, to achieve customer expectations with minimum cost and low or zero UCR, while contributing to overall organizational performance.
Scope and influence
- Operates under TMBP & TSA environment.
- Influences KD process efficiency, quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction
Purpose of the job/
Key responsibilities
Set and own KD pick & pack process flow end‑to‑end
- Lead definition, development, and improvement of KD Pick & Pack operations.
- Lead end‑to‑end implementation of KD Pick & Pack processes for new market launches or new KD requirements.
- Define and adapt KD packing concept, WI, and container loading standards to meet market‑specific requirements.
- Coordinate cross‑functionally (Production, Quality, Packaging, SCM, Supplier, Logistics Operations) to ensure smooth KD readiness.
- Ensure cost, quality, UCR, and KPI targets are achieved during new implementation.
- Support trial, validation, and stabilization phase until full mass operation.
- Define, deploy, and monitor logistics KPIs in line with UDPS and IM targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity)
- Apply advanced Monozukuri concepts (Muda/Mura/Muri elimination, flow levelling, standard work, visual control) to logistics system design
- Lead Smart & Modern initiatives such as digitalization, automation, data‑driven decision making, and logistics dashboard development.
- Perform system usage, flow design, RCA methodology, and standard work development.
- Perform logistics standards, WI, and system rules, ensuring robustness and long‑term process stability.
- Proactively identify future logistics risks and improvement opportunities, supporting medium‑ to long‑term competitiveness of UDTO BKK operations.
- Lead and report project progress, risks, and results to management and ensure standardization after implementation.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Preferred educational and/or training qualifications and certificates
- Bachelor's degree or master degree in Logistics, Engineering or a related field.
Preferred experience and knowledge
- Ability to work successfully in a global matrix organisation.
- High energy level, comfortable performing multiple initiatives in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Experience in Logistics and Warehouse processes
Necessary technical/functional/language skills
- Strong communication skills in local language and English.
- Solid analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems.
- Solid conflict handling skills.
- Able to use ERP,MRP or related planning ,Logistics, Material handling warehousing software.
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Experience required
- any or no experience
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Engineering
- Distribution / Logistics
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
UD Trucks Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the Thai arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, which has supplied heavy, medium and light duty trucks to markets across more than 60 countries since it was founded in 1935. The Thailand operation was set up in ...
Why join us: Joining UD Trucks Corporation (Thailand) means working for a well established name in commercial transport with decades of local experience and the backing of a global Japanese manufacturer.
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