Supply Chain jobs in high demand
Exports continue to be the pillar of strength for Thailand
While other sectors struggled in a difficult environment, export performance was scarcely dented in the first half of this year and posted a 15% growth over last year. The baht’s appreciation has not affected competitiveness as most other regional currencies soared by a similar amount. Driven by significant world economic growth, the future of Thailand remains bright.
On the recruitment front, we saw a steady strong performance of supply chain management jobs (planners, merchandisers, purchasing managers, sales export, logistics ,quality)of all experience and proficiency levels
Exports have moved up the value chain
From labor-intensive products that required low skills to make, we see now computers and parts, automotive components, electrical circuits topping the list and account for close to 40% in export value.
In our practice, we see the quality of candidates in Supply Chain and related fields matching international standards with gradually build up expertise in challenging environments. Needless to say they boost good command of at least two languages (Thai/English) and some with Japanese or Mandarin as an add-on.
China is now the third largest importer of Thai goods
Contrary to previous concerns, the emergence of China as the world’s fastest growing economy has helped rather than hurt Thailand. Machinery and parts took the bulk of the Chinese exports together with rubber. Most of these are supplies to larger production networks, with (manual) assembly located in the PRC.
Gemini’s geographical strengths in these markets, makes us uniquely well-equipped to help companies cross the borders between Thailand, China and Hong Kong
