Assistant Logistics Manager

AMOS Group Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOS Group Limited is hiring an Assistant Manager for Shipping & Logistics in Singapore. This role involves leading the shipping team and ensuring the delivery efficiency of goods and services in compliance with quality standards. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related fields along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Freight, Shipping or Logistics.
• Experience with SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) for more than 5 years.
• Proficient in using logistics software and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the shipping & logistics team.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Prepare scheduling for local trucking and manage shipment documents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Logistics Software

Job description

Hiring Position: Assistant Manager, Shipping & Logistics

About us

We are AMOS Group LTD

Across the marine and energy industries, we’re the final destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their assets. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of products and services, and each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer’s challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless Customer experience.

We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our 500 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.

Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.

Purpose

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Shipping & Logistics to join our team. This full-time role will be responsible for leading our shipping & logistics teams, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the shipping & logistics team and to oversee all functions related to freight, transportation for all Inbound and Outbound shipments.
• Handle import, export, or transhipment shipments for both Airfreight and Sea freight Shipment.
• Prepare scheduling for all local trucking and working with Logistics Service Providers on necessary arrangements.
• Ensure professional and timely preparations of shipping documents for arrival and despatch of cargo.
• Communicating and coordinating effectively with clients on all shipping & logistics matter
• Review and Streamline work processes for better efficiency and productivity
• Liaise with internal department and external vendors and clients about shipment schedule
• Generate reports for strategic analysis and operations productivity performance.
• Manage and optimize department resources based on functional needs.
• Maintain a resilience workforce in the operations by learning and development.
• Assigns tasks to support the operations sections and other departments
• Assist to secure new customers and revenue streams by securing leads and opportunities for the sales department
• Ensure department conformance with quality standards including ISO
• Manage and coordinate the Inbound & Outbound requests.
• Take lead and work with the shipping team on all RFQ for Inbound & Outbound shipments by communicating and working closely with the internal departments.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of all shipments.
• Coordinate and responsible for Logistics arrangement necessary to support shipment (E.g. Certificate of Origin, Fumigation, Seal, DG Cargo, POD etc.) which include permits for Major Exporter Scheme.
• Lead and assist the shipping team on shipment arrangements.
• Lead and assist the shipping team in Import and Export billing received from Logistics Service Providers.
• Lead and assist team on Storage Charges to customers in a timely manner.
• Support 3PL consignment’s Logistics support.
• Responsible for all Logistics records filing.

Manage People and Organizational Function:

• Provide leadership, inspiration, coaching and development to team members to achieve engagement and drive business results.
• Manage department budgeting, and cost controls to meeting financial targets through effective resources management value optimization.
• Foster a value-based culture and a culture of accountability in the organisation. Lead high-performing teams, attract, and retain talent, provide mentorship and guidance to management.
• Motivate people and implement the procurement and planning specific competency assessment model for use in training and development strategies and align to the company’s succession plan and learning initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your manager from time-to-time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, Business, or related field/ discipline
• Working knowledge of SAP system, SAP implementation process experience preferred
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Freight, Shipping or Logistics in a medium-sized global organization
• Ability to make operational decisions balanced with longer-term strategic thinking
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on understanding metrics/analytical data.
• Strong communication and customer service skills and experience partnering in a global cross-departmental role.
• Leading, coaching, developing and motivating a global team-Setting team goals, measuring success and communicating achievements
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Resilient and calm under pressure with an adaptable and flexible approach
• Proficient in using logistics software and technologies
• User of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) for more than 5 years (Handles sales order processing, shipping, and invoicing etc.).
• Knowledge in Trade Net application prefer.