APAC Transport Operations Lead

Johnson Johnson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, through DePuy Synthes, is recruiting for an APAC Transportation Lead based in Singapore, with potential to operate across the APAC region. You will drive regional transportation flows, manage third- and fourth-party providers, and mature the control tower to deliver cost improvements while maintaining service and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years in supply chain/transportation roles, strong trade knowledge in Asia Pacific, and experience leading regional process

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, transportation, trade compliance, logistics, or related operational roles.
• Strong working knowledge of international trade, customs regulations, and import/export operations within Asia Pacific.
• Solid expertise across core transportation, planning, and carrier / logistics-provider management, including familiarity with control-tower operating models.
• Excellent analytical skills and an affinity for numbers: ability to support budgeting, financial reconciliation, and identify cost-saving opportunities in transportation.

Responsibilities

• Drive value across APAC through optimized regional transportation flows for inbound freight and outbound flows to APAC customers.
• Manage relationships with third-party and fourth-party logistics providers through performance metrics, strategic direction, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support deployment, development and maturity of the Global control tower in APAC region.
• Lead performance measurement of transport reliability through metrics aligned with regional Plan, Make, and Deliver operations teams.
• Deliver on annual cost improvement and productivity targets through operational improvements while protecting service, quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Translate regional inventory strategy and business requirements into innovative transportation solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Transportation planning

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Transport management systems

ERP platforms

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function

Transportation Services

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a APAC Transport Operations Lead , located in Science Park Drive, Singapore

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THE OPPORTUNITY

DePuy Synthes, the orthopedics business of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting for a Manager, APAC Transportation Lead, based in Leeds UK or Cork Ireland. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal and regulatory requirements. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive value across APAC through optimized regional transportation flows for both inbound freight (from manufacturing sites and global hubs to regional hubs, and from hubs to local affiliates and distributor warehouses) and outbound flows to APAC customers: affiliates, distributors, hospitals.
• Manage relationships with third-party and fourth-party logistics providers (including global Control Tower partners) through performance metrics, strategic direction, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support further deployment, development and maturity of the Global control tower in APAC region
• Lead performance measurement of transport reliability through critical metrics aligned with regional Plan, Make, and Deliver operations teams; provide input into executive performance reviews.
• Deliver on annual cost improvement and productivity targets through operational improvements while protecting service, quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Translate regional inventory strategy and business requirements into innovative transportation solutions; support transportation set-up for manufacturing network changes and new product launches.

ABOUT YOU

Required

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, transportation, trade compliance, logistics, or related operational roles, aligned with a manager-level position.
• Strong working knowledge of international trade, customs regulations, and import/export operations within Asia Pacific.
• Solid expertise across core transportation, planning, and carrier / logistics-provider management, including familiarity with control-tower operating models.
• Excellent analytical skills and an affinity for numbers: ability to support budgeting, financial reconciliation, and identify cost‑saving opportunities in transportation.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, International Trade, or related field).
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with global trade systems, transportation management systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and transport & trade visibility & automation tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading regional or global process standardization initiatives.
• Understanding of good distribution practice and a quality‑first approach.
• Lean or continuous improvement certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated awareness of artificial intelligence concepts and responsible / ethical use, with experience generating effective prompts to boost productivity.

Other

• Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Up to 25-30% regional and international travel.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be r