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General Manager Distribution
Myanmar Myanmar
Overall Role Purpose
The General Manager Distribution will serve as the strategic and operational leader for Zuellig Pharma's distribution business unit in Myanmar. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable growth, managing the overall Distribution Profit & Loss (P&L), and ensuring the seamless execution of all distribution and supply chain activities. The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial leader with a strong track record in operational excellence, client relationship management, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare and logistics sector.
Responsibilities
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1. Operational & Supply Chain Leadership
- Oversee all end-to-end distribution activities within Myanmar, ensuring highly efficient operations and supply chain management.
- Provide leadership and direction to support functions, including Finance and Human Resources, to ensure organizational alignment and robust capability building.
- Drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution networks.
2. Financial & P&L Management
- Take full ownership of the business unit's P&L, developing and executing financial strategies to meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets.
- Manage budgets, optimize operational costs, and ensure efficient resource allocation across the distribution network.
3. Client Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as the primary executive contact for key clients, facilitating regular business reviews and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Spearhead business development efforts to identify market opportunities, driving the acquisition of new clients and expanding the company's footprint in Myanmar.
- Collaborate with clients to design tailored distribution and supply chain solutions.
4. Regulatory & Quality Compliance
- Ensure all distribution and supply chain operations strictly adhere to local regulatory requirements
- Maintain the highest standards of Quality Assurance and operational compliance, mitigating risks and ensuring the safe handling of healthcare products.
5. Strategic Project Management
- Lead the planning and execution of key strategic initiatives and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, such as new client acquisitions and strategic growth projects
- Ensure strategic projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, driving long-term strategic value for the organization.
Key Result Areas
- Operational & Support Oversight: Oversee end-to-end warehousing, logistics, and supply chain operations while coordinating key support functions (Finance, HR) to maintain seamless operational efficiency.
- Financial & P&L Performance: Maintain full ownership of the Myanmar distribution business unit's P&L, implementing strategic cost optimization and driving sustainable revenue growth.
- Client Engagement & Business Development: Nurture high-level relationships with existing pharmaceutical clients while aggressively identifying and winning new business to expand market share.
- Importation Management: Oversee all importation, licensing, and customs clearance processes, ensuring compliance with local trade and distribution regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Project Delivery: Lead high impact projects focused on new commercial opportunities