Operations Manager - Freight forwarding, Singapore

Location Singapore
Discipline: Maritime
Contact name: Brijesh Mongia

Contact email: brijeshm@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2248

Our client is a growing logistics conglomerate and looking for experienced operation manager for their frieght forwarding business.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise on key decisions relating to the day-to-day activities for the PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight department, in consultation with the Operations Manager (OM) and Head of Department (HOD) when necessary
  • Ensure that job file management, billing, invoicing, costing, and reporting is carried out in accordance with requirements.
  • Oversee locally the development of new PL Re-Supply Ocean Freight business, including the commercial policy and future strategic business direction.
  • Ensure that financial management, billing, and invoicing, and reporting for freight is carried out in accordance with requirements. Also, to ensure that all costs are booked properly.
  • Reporting for the Ocean Freight Export department is carried out in accordance with requirements.
  • Ensure that all freight personnel are trained on the information systems and that they are using them correctly to support the needs of the business.
  • Handle tender and pricing requests from Network, Agents and internal stakeholders.
  • Ocean Freight Procurement, sourcing and negotiating for competitive price-structure.
  • Report preparation and submission (various assigned reports)
  • Training of new on-board staff.
  • Report negative files to OM/HOD and negotiate with vendors to reduce negative impact.
  • Other functions as assigned by OM/HOD.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES

  • Diploma or equivalent certification in logistic related field preferred

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

  • At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Preferably prior experience as a supervisor specializing in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.

NECESSARY TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

  • Competent in basic computer skills and applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Competency and experience working in ERP systems such as Cargo wise.
  • Pro-active,
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good communicator, influencer, and negotiator
  • Self-motivator
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills

 

Please note that this role is only open to Singaporeans or PR and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.