Assistant Logistics Manager

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee all activities and communications regarding outgoing and incoming shipments for all projects to ensure accuracy and timely preparation of necessary documentation.
• Ensure supervision of the team’s daily operations management.
• Obtain shipping schedules from the logistics agent to allow the manager to determine which mode and timeline is appropriate.
• Co-ordinate with shipping agents and book in-bound and/or out-bound shipments via various modes in a timely manner (sea/ air/land) upon manager’s approval.
• Prepare and submit final packing lists to the shipping agent for customs procedures.
• Maintain high accuracy in all document preparations for logistics.
• Ensure best service and best pricing in logistic activities.
• Ensure equipment is received as scheduled by continual follow-up and communication with freight forwarders and resolve any issues as and when required.
• Maintain strong communication channels with other departments.
• Maintain strong communication channels with intercompany personnel (mainly Logistics, Operations) – NEP UK, India, and UAE.
• Develop strong working relationships and cooperation with other functions and departments.
• Support purchasing strategies (sourcing, negotiation & cost management, quality and delivery terms, documentation) and manage procurement and rental of any external resources, services, and facilities required to support the projects or operations.
• Support and/or execute adhoc tasks and/or cover the job scope of team members in their absence.
• Ensure checks and balances in terms of permit closure, invoice billing versus confirmed quotation, record upkeeping, etc.
• Nurture positive relationships with suppliers and service providers for optimum pricing and support.
• Able to support project load-on and load-off outside working hours, i.e. after 1800 hours SGT and/or weekends and/or local national holidays whenever the need arises.

Position Requirements:

• At least 4 years of working experience in logistics operations.
• A qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be preferred.
• Preferably working in a similar industry or fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Carnet application will be an advantage.
• Ability to lead by example and multi-task with tight timelines.
• Strong team player and self-starter who sees tasks to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resourceful in solving problems.
• Positive, hands-on, proactive, and highly organized.
• An effective communicator (verbal and email).