Supply Chain Consulting
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Supply Chain Consulting
In short, I have extensive (20 yr+) international experience working with large multinational manufacturing companies, specialising in production and inventory control, distribution and master planning. Overall I have been involved with the IT industry since 1984, started in programming (RPG2/RPG400; C++) but since 1998 I have been mostly involved in ERP software implementation and SC consulting.
I am considering a move to Cambodia; initially Phnom Penh but no firm plan as yet. I have a flight booked in two weeks time and would like to hit the ground running (before I get distracted by the wonderful relaxed lifestyle on offer).
Being a very private individual, I do not like to speak openly about myself (no Facebook, LinkedIn or the like) but I think it is necessary to describe myself here as this is my first post:
I am a white, 49yo, married man with no social hangups (I do not have an alcohol or drug habit,and don't womanise - not that I see these as problems in others ); my passions in life are golf, motor cars/bikes and playing poker (but not necessarily in that order). I am a native English language speaker who takes pride in my manners and integrity. Lastly, I am a responsible individual who prefers living a low-key life rather than the high-life - hence my choice to live in SE Asia (Thailand since 2004).
Please feel free to offer pertinent advice (via PM) regarding demand for such skills, or knowledge of any suitable vacancies/opportunities in the manufacturing sector. I have been thinking perhaps university lecturing is an option? If you know of a good recruitment agent I could approach I would also be interested.
I am hoping to make some new friends as well, so please feel free to flame, ridicule and berate me to your heart's content - I have been an active poster (not poser!) on ThaiVisadotcom over the past few years so I have experience!
Thanks in advance...
I am considering a move to Cambodia; initially Phnom Penh but no firm plan as yet. I have a flight booked in two weeks time and would like to hit the ground running (before I get distracted by the wonderful relaxed lifestyle on offer).
Being a very private individual, I do not like to speak openly about myself (no Facebook, LinkedIn or the like) but I think it is necessary to describe myself here as this is my first post:
I am a white, 49yo, married man with no social hangups (I do not have an alcohol or drug habit,and don't womanise - not that I see these as problems in others ); my passions in life are golf, motor cars/bikes and playing poker (but not necessarily in that order). I am a native English language speaker who takes pride in my manners and integrity. Lastly, I am a responsible individual who prefers living a low-key life rather than the high-life - hence my choice to live in SE Asia (Thailand since 2004).
Please feel free to offer pertinent advice (via PM) regarding demand for such skills, or knowledge of any suitable vacancies/opportunities in the manufacturing sector. I have been thinking perhaps university lecturing is an option? If you know of a good recruitment agent I could approach I would also be interested.
I am hoping to make some new friends as well, so please feel free to flame, ridicule and berate me to your heart's content - I have been an active poster (not poser!) on ThaiVisadotcom over the past few years so I have experience!
Thanks in advance...
You do have a sense of humor, great. Citing living in Thailand, of all places, as an indicator for being a responsible individual, that's pretty rare!exfarangbarang wrote:Lastly, I am a responsible individual who prefers living a low-key life rather than the high-life - hence my choice to live in SE Asia (Thailand since 2004).
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I stick out like a sore thumb here, especially when you consider I live on Koh Phangan - the den of all iniquities!Alex wrote:You do have a sense of humor, great. Citing living in Thailand, of all places, as an indicator for being a responsible individual, that's pretty rare!exfarangbarang wrote:Lastly, I am a responsible individual who prefers living a low-key life rather than the high-life - hence my choice to live in SE Asia (Thailand since 2004).
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Hmm... Here I was thinking I would be inundated with job offers
Perhaps I should add I am not looking to make my fortune here; if I was looking to make top dollar rates I would be in the US, EU or the middle east but I way prefer a high quality of life to a high standard of living.
Any ideas?
Anyone?
Perhaps I should add I am not looking to make my fortune here; if I was looking to make top dollar rates I would be in the US, EU or the middle east but I way prefer a high quality of life to a high standard of living.
Any ideas?
Anyone?
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Thanks for the tip Playboy, I arrive next week and will look into it.Playboy wrote:TNT Cambodia are looking for a new Country Manager - after I saw the last one off ...
To compete here it appears I will have to gain some language skills; Japanese, or Chinese by the looks of it. Of course some Khmer to survive...
I wasted my time learning some Thai; they are a xenophobic bunch, to put it mildly.
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Well, it appears I may be looking in the wrong haystack here, 6 weeks in and no replies to many emails...
On the bright side I have befriended some Khmer440ers and have had many good nights out. Love the city so far, plenty of good food and entertainment and friendly faces everywhere. Even had a little beginners luck at Red Fox last week - thanks guys
So, to summarise there are two things I need to consider; on the plus side I could easily live here, but it appears unfortunately that my lack of professional qualifications and age override 28 years of solid experience and I will not find the type of work I seek here.
In 1995 I was offered a position with KPMG in Atlanta USA. However, the immigration department requirement to get the H1B visa was a 3 year Bachelors degree - which I didn't have, so I had to have my experience evaluated; in the end I was 2 years short of the 12 years required (and missed out on the position).
The only reason I bore you with this is to make two points - one, I have worked for and been offered positions by some top multinational companies in my career, and two - I have since added some 15 years experience, easily equivalent to a degree?
Can anyone advise if there is a reputable institution in Cambodia where I may get a formal qualification using credits for my experience? Would it be worthwhile getting a Cambodian degree? I am not expecting to just obtain a qualification, I am happy to study and do whatever is required.
In 2003 I was invited to join MENSA in the UK, so supposedly I am an intelligent person, but unfortunately as you can see this has not helped me to build a solid career, nor has it helped prevent the trail of disaster that is my ex-wives club If I don't find something soon there will be another member
On the bright side I have befriended some Khmer440ers and have had many good nights out. Love the city so far, plenty of good food and entertainment and friendly faces everywhere. Even had a little beginners luck at Red Fox last week - thanks guys
So, to summarise there are two things I need to consider; on the plus side I could easily live here, but it appears unfortunately that my lack of professional qualifications and age override 28 years of solid experience and I will not find the type of work I seek here.
In 1995 I was offered a position with KPMG in Atlanta USA. However, the immigration department requirement to get the H1B visa was a 3 year Bachelors degree - which I didn't have, so I had to have my experience evaluated; in the end I was 2 years short of the 12 years required (and missed out on the position).
The only reason I bore you with this is to make two points - one, I have worked for and been offered positions by some top multinational companies in my career, and two - I have since added some 15 years experience, easily equivalent to a degree?
Can anyone advise if there is a reputable institution in Cambodia where I may get a formal qualification using credits for my experience? Would it be worthwhile getting a Cambodian degree? I am not expecting to just obtain a qualification, I am happy to study and do whatever is required.
In 2003 I was invited to join MENSA in the UK, so supposedly I am an intelligent person, but unfortunately as you can see this has not helped me to build a solid career, nor has it helped prevent the trail of disaster that is my ex-wives club If I don't find something soon there will be another member
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If you're looking for a Cambodia-based non-teaching job with half-decent pay, I suggest you be prepared to wait. Such jobs may arise but I would think that they are uncommon unless you have already established a reputation here. You may have to broaden your scope as well, although I'm not sure of how wide your current target is.
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Thanks for the reply SP, you make some good points.
I have leased an apartment for three months, after which I will most likely leave here (unless of course I find employment). I did not arrive with great expectations and I am still positive in my attitude.
What I do find annoying, is the lack of response to emails. I have applied to several (around 8-10) jobs on camhr.com, but have not received a reply. In addition I have emailed a few major companies I found but again, no reply.
I can fill many key roles in manufacturing concerns; such is the nature of my experience that I have taught many different job titles how to use software to perform their duties - while doing so I learnt their roles - without accreditation (Buyers, Planners, Engineers, Production staff, Warehousing staff, Cost Accountants).
When I scan job ads I consider the following roles, or keywords:
. BaanERP [Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Tools]
. INFOR LN [Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Tools]
. Supply Chain Analyst/Consultant
. Business Analyst
. Master Planner
. Material/Production Planner
. Production Engineer
. Warehouse Operations
. Cost Accounting
. System Analyst
. System Engineer
I have worked closely with executives and senior management on most of my projects, analysing data and improving business processes. In return I have gained detailed knowledge of many key aspects of running SME manufacturing companies in the electronics, automotive and ship building industries. In my earlier career I worked with several heavy engineering companies so my experience is pretty diverse.
My experience for the vast majority is associated with Baan (now INFOR) ERP software. For those who don't know, ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning - the purpose of which is to plan materials and resources (such as people, assembly lines, machines etc.) in order to efficiently produce an end product. Sounds boring but can be incredibly complex. In some companies a small costing error can lead to bankruptcy if profit margins are low, material shortages/excesses can also be fatal to many.
This is difficult to explain in a cv, which immediately pigeon-holes you as an IT Software candidate - if it's even looked at once it is clear you do not have a degree.
Apologies for the essay; these are my inner thoughts which never get discussed with anyone (my wife falls asleep immediately in protest ) and hardly anyone will look at this thread anyway
I have leased an apartment for three months, after which I will most likely leave here (unless of course I find employment). I did not arrive with great expectations and I am still positive in my attitude.
What I do find annoying, is the lack of response to emails. I have applied to several (around 8-10) jobs on camhr.com, but have not received a reply. In addition I have emailed a few major companies I found but again, no reply.
I can fill many key roles in manufacturing concerns; such is the nature of my experience that I have taught many different job titles how to use software to perform their duties - while doing so I learnt their roles - without accreditation (Buyers, Planners, Engineers, Production staff, Warehousing staff, Cost Accountants).
When I scan job ads I consider the following roles, or keywords:
. BaanERP [Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Tools]
. INFOR LN [Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Tools]
. Supply Chain Analyst/Consultant
. Business Analyst
. Master Planner
. Material/Production Planner
. Production Engineer
. Warehouse Operations
. Cost Accounting
. System Analyst
. System Engineer
I have worked closely with executives and senior management on most of my projects, analysing data and improving business processes. In return I have gained detailed knowledge of many key aspects of running SME manufacturing companies in the electronics, automotive and ship building industries. In my earlier career I worked with several heavy engineering companies so my experience is pretty diverse.
My experience for the vast majority is associated with Baan (now INFOR) ERP software. For those who don't know, ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning - the purpose of which is to plan materials and resources (such as people, assembly lines, machines etc.) in order to efficiently produce an end product. Sounds boring but can be incredibly complex. In some companies a small costing error can lead to bankruptcy if profit margins are low, material shortages/excesses can also be fatal to many.
This is difficult to explain in a cv, which immediately pigeon-holes you as an IT Software candidate - if it's even looked at once it is clear you do not have a degree.
Apologies for the essay; these are my inner thoughts which never get discussed with anyone (my wife falls asleep immediately in protest ) and hardly anyone will look at this thread anyway
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Khmers barely now how to use email.exfarangbarang wrote:What I do find annoying, is the lack of response to emails. I have applied to several (around 8-10) jobs on camhr.com, but have not received a reply. In addition I have emailed a few major companies I found but again, no reply.
Do it like I did, go knocking on their door. Ask to see the boss, et voila. Face to face > telephone > email in this country.
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ExFB,
Have you tried First Cambodia ?
Alternatively check in with the recruitment consultants, such as HR Inc or Top Recruitment.
Have you tried First Cambodia ?
Alternatively check in with the recruitment consultants, such as HR Inc or Top Recruitment.
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It appears I will have to change my strategy...Khmerized wrote:Khmers barely now how to use email.exfarangbarang wrote:What I do find annoying, is the lack of response to emails. I have applied to several (around 8-10) jobs on camhr.com, but have not received a reply. In addition I have emailed a few major companies I found but again, no reply.
Do it like I did, go knocking on their door. Ask to see the boss, et voila. Face to face > telephone > email in this country.
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
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That's three good tips - muchas gracias senor!Playboy wrote:ExFB,
Have you tried First Cambodia ?
Alternatively check in with the recruitment consultants, such as HR Inc or Top Recruitment.
Email or hard copy submissions are okay if the job ads were online or is the required screening method but if a company is advertising multiple positions then they can be getting up to 20 or 30 applicants per job. Most of these will be completely unsuitable fresh graduates with a crappy degree from a crappy university who will email several reams of documents so your email can get read eventually after they have gone through all the other crap but if you are relevant may well be pounced upon as the only decent candidate but this process might take months.
But they won't answer email with email but will just call you at 7am to ask you to interview at 7. 45am......
And sometimes you have to wait weeks or months for the right opening to come along or for your CV to be found as suitable for another position.
But they won't answer email with email but will just call you at 7am to ask you to interview at 7. 45am......
And sometimes you have to wait weeks or months for the right opening to come along or for your CV to be found as suitable for another position.