Specialist, Operational Excellence (Bangkok-based)

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.

Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

Get to know our team:

Since inception of Flights in late 2019, momentum has surged, particularly in response to the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are a small and fast-growing group of passionate individuals that thrive in a bustling, dynamic environment. Our sole objective is to propel the Flights vertical forward, in a competitive landscape. Operating with the agility of a startup within the broader Agoda ecosystem, we’re driven by innovation and the relentless determination to scale, and shape the future of flight bookings.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Operations Specialist to join our Operations Excellence team at Agoda Flight. In this role, you will support our commercial growth by analyzing data, understanding our systems, and addressing any issues that hinder our progress. You will be part of a team that serves as the backbone for our Agoda Flight. This person will work closely with various internal functions including Product, Tech, Commercial, Finance, and Customer Service to ensure that our foundational processes, systems, and SOPs run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Understand, optimize, and maintain our procedures, SOPs and systems to ensure efficient operation and troubleshoot any issues.

• Take ownership to analyze data and identify operational issues that impacting our suppliers and commercial performance.

• Convert insights into actions and reliably execute improvement projects.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Tech, Commercial, Finance, Customer Service) to streamline processes and support commercial initiatives.

• Monitor and report on operational performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Continuously learn and adapt to new challenges, contributing to the team's overall success.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.

• Knowledge in SQL. Experience in quickly identifying system bugs, process issues, and develop/launch innovative solutions to fix problems at root cause.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.

• Demonstrate good commercial sense and business acumen.

• Good understanding of operational systems and processes.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong attention to detail with a bias for actions and execution

• Proactive problem-solver with a growth mindset.

• Eager to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

It’s great if you have: Python, or willingness to invest time to learn.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Disclaimer

We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.