(HQ) Business Continuity Specialist/Supervisor
On-siteTaipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
Job Summary
Design and maintain the global Business Continuity Management framework, conducting systematic risk evaluations of third-party partners to identify single points of failure. Monitor geopolitical risks, weather events, and labor situations to design alternative cargo routing plans and execute regular tabletop simulation exercises with regional operations teams. Standardize operational backup strategies and contingency protocols across the freight forwarding network, ensuring alignment with ISO 22301 and corporate governance requirements for client audits. Translate static BCP manuals into active organizational readiness while coordinating crisis communication tests.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Risk Management, ESG/Sustainability, or a closely related discipline
- 3 to 5 years of experience in business continuity planning (BCP), supply chain risk management, or ESG governance, ideally within an international freight forwarding, 3PL, or global shipping environment
- Solid understanding of logistics network vulnerabilities, including port operations, global ocean/air trade lanes, and third-party subcontractor dynamics
- Proven experience in preparing supply chain resilience documentation or BCP frameworks for multinational client audits
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese to facilitate seamless coordination across regional operating offices and global carrier networks
- Structured & Analytical Problem Solving: Strong ability to dissect complex logistics networks, identify potential operational vulnerabilities, and design structured, logical contingency plans
- Stakeholder Influence & Collaborative Coordination: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to bridge high-level ESG compliance requirements with practical logistics operations, gaining buy-in from various regional teams and operational hubs
- Calm Under Pressure & Crisis Resilience: Maintains focus and analytical clarity during major global shipping disruptions, ensuring crisis response protocols are executed efficiently
- Proactive & Continuous Improvement Mindset: Self-motivated to continuously monitor global macro-trends and update operational contingency plans before disruptions manifest
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with business continuity management standards (e.g., ISO 22301) and global supply chain risk-monitoring tools
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and process mapping/flow-charting tools for creating and documenting operational contingency workflows
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