Senior Logistic Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise logistics coordinators and operations teams, ensuring efficient workflow delegation and timely execution of projects.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including port authorities, customs officials, shipping carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Organize and lead pre-operations meetings with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to facilitate seamless freight and cargo arrangements.
• Review and interpret contractual terms post-handover from the commercial team, ensuring all service commitments are properly executed.
• Oversee the entire logistics process, including vessel and air chartering, offshore supply chain management, and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo movements.
• Drive cost efficiency by implementing procurement negotiations and operational enhancements to streamline freight and transportation activities.
• Standardize company procedures, regulatory compliance, and documentation processes to align with ISO accreditation requirements.
• Utilize digital tools, automation, and business intelligence solutions to optimize logistics tracking, reporting, and overall process efficiency.
• Monitor and assess weekly freight operations, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Take charge of hiring, onboarding, and expanding the logistics team, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled professionals.
• Develop a customer-centric approach within the team by mentoring logistics personnel on client relationship management and service excellence.
• Conduct bi-annual vendor evaluations, negotiate service rates, and ensure compliance with quality and performance standards.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to identify business opportunities, secure bid invitations, and support RFQ submissions for logistics projects.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in marine logistics, freight forwarding, and offshore transportation.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience managing teams of 10 or more professionals.
• Strong expertise in vessel and air chartering, contract management, vendor negotiations, and handling OOG cargo operations.
• Advanced knowledge of logistics systems, MS Office Suite, and project management tools such as MS Project.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel within Singapore when required.

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