Associate Director - Mid Mile Transport
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is required.
- A minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles is required.
- Experience in Wholesale, Retail, FMCG, E-Commerce, Distribution, or large-scale Logistics Operations is required.
- Proven success in transportation network optimization and logistics transformation projects is required.
- Define and execute the company's Mid Mile Transportation Strategy.
- Develop long-term transportation network plans to support business expansion and future growth.
- Lead transportation network optimization, route redesign, hub-and-spoke strategies, and capacity planning.
- Evaluate emerging logistics technologies and transportation innovations.
- Establish transportation governance framework, policies, standards, and operating models.
- Ensure service consistency across all regions and distribution centers.
- Monitor transportation performance and service quality through enterprise-level key performance indicators.
- Drive transportation risk management and business continuity planning.
- Own annual transportation budget and long-range financial planning.
- Deliver transportation productivity and cost-saving initiatives.
- Optimize fleet utilization, transportation assets, and operating expenses.
- Develop cost models and transportation analytics to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead implementation of Transportation Management System (TMS), Control Tower, AI Routing, and Advanced Analytics.
- Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Use data-driven insights to improve efficiency, visibility, and service levels.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement culture.
- Establish strategic partnerships with transportation providers and logistics partners.
- Lead major transportation tenders and contract negotiations.
- Ensure supplier performance meets business expectations and compliance requirements.
- Develop long-term carrier management strategy.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and corporate governance requirements.
- Lead transportation safety programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability objectives, including carbon reduction programs.
- Promote safe and ethical transportation operations.
- Lead the national transportation organization.
- Develop leadership capability and succession pipelines.
- Drive employee engagement and a high-performance culture.
- Foster collaboration across Supply Chain, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
- An MBA or master's degree is preferred.
About the company
CP Axtra Public Company Limited runs wholesale and retail business in Thailand and Asia, with Makro as its B2B wholesale arm and Lotus’s as its B2C hypermarkets and supermarkets, plus mall space leasing. It sells food, fresh produce, dry goods, and non-food items through its store network and online channels, supported by an omnichannel platform and private-label options. The company differentiates itself by combining a large wholesale ecosystem with a broad consumer retail footprint and a digital RetailTech stack that links stores, online services, and data-driven supply chain improvements, including partnerships with Cainiao and Microsoft. Its goal is to become a leading RetailTech player in Asia by expanding its omnichannel reach, optimizing supply chains, and growing its networks of stores, online services, and mall spaces.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 1Q2026 revenue hit 136.05 billion baht, with net profit 2.793 billion baht.
- H1 2026 revenue reached 268.334 billion baht, while mall occupancy rose 4%.
- Management plans 110 new Southeast Asia stores, expanding Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
What critics are saying
- Q4 2026 Food Purveyor closing depends on Malaysian approvals and integration execution.
- 2025 profit fell from weaker non-food sales and an IT system incident.
- CP Axtra's premium Malaysia push faces entrenched Village Grocer rivals and share loss.
What makes CP Axtra unique
- Makro and Lotus's combine Thailand wholesale scale with consumer grocery reach across channels.
- The 4 March 2026 Food Purveyor deal adds premium Malaysia locations Lotus's lacks.
- Q1 2026 online sales surged 27.6%, proving omnichannel execution beyond store traffic.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Gym Membership
Performance Bonus
Company News
Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd is acquiring The Food Purveyor, which runs Village Grocer and Ben's Independent Grocer, for RM1.7 billion from private equity firm Navis Capital.