Regional Travel Manager APAC

Job Summary

As Regional Travel Manager Asia Pacific you are responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of corporate travel within the region in alignment with SCORs Global Travel & Expenses strategy.

You ensure that travel operations are costefficient compliant and operationally effective while taking into account regional market specificities regulatory requirements business needs and aligned with our commitment to sustainability. Acting as a regional subjectmatter expert you support the deployment of travel tools and Travel Management Companies leverage data and analytics to drive performance and actively contribute to regional and global transversal projects.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to tailor travel solutions stepping in for the Global Travel and Expense Manager when necessary and serving as the primary point of contact for all travel and expense management platforms in the region.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Ensure the deployment and effective application of the Global Travel Policy across APAC adapting to local market constraints while maintaining governance standards

- Manage daytoday travel operations across the region and act as the primary escalation point for complex travelrelated matters.

- Be accountable for the regional travel booking framework ensuring appropriate support policy compliance and the promotion of sustainable travel options across all booking channels.

- Maintain strong knowledge of APAC travel markets including supplier ecosystems pricing dynamics regulatory environments and traveler behaviors.

- Manage regional Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and key suppliers in coordination with the Global Travel team; participate in business reviews and performance monitoring.

- Support and contribute to the deployment rollout and optimization of travel booking tools and expense management systems working closely with IT Finance HR and external providers.

- Negotiate favorable terms with travel vendors focusing on partnerships that share our commitment to environmental responsibility.

- Offer real-time support and advice to travelers ensuring they are informed about sustainable travel practices and compliance with the Global travel policy.

- Analyze travel and expense data to monitor costs trends compliance and performance

- Identify opportunities for cost optimization process improvements and efficiency gains through datadriven analysis.

- Actively participate in regional transversal and global projects related to Travel & Expenses representing the APAC scope.

- Support the Global Travel & Expenses Manager and act as a regional backup for other regions when required.

Experience & soft skills:

• 5 years minimum of experience in corporate travel management or a related role ideally with regional or international exposure.

• Proven experience managing travel programs in APAC.

• Strong understanding of corporate travel ecosystems TMC operations and supplier management.

• Demonstrated experience in travel tools deployment and change management.

• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to exploit travel and expense data.

• Ability to work autonomously in a complex international environment and manage multiple priorities.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).

• Experience with online booking tools expense management platforms and travel reporting systems.