Assistant Logistics Manager (DG Management)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is assisting a biotech company in Singapore seeking an experienced Assistant Logistics Manager. This permanent role involves managing logistics operations across Asia, including 3PL coordination and freight negotiations. Candidates should have prior logistics experience in manufacturing, be proficient in SAP systems, and possess solid understanding of international trade. Responsibilities include optimizing freight costs, overseeing shipment documentation, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior logistics experience in manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of international shipping rules and hazardous goods.
• Proficient in SAP, ERP, and WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics operations and manage shipments across Asia.
• Negotiate freight rates and monitor shipping costs.
• Ensure compliance with trade and customs regulations.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation.
• Resolve logistics issues and drive process improvements.
• Execute SAP and TMS transactions for operational enhancements.

Skills

Logistics experience

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Team management

Budget management

Tools

SAP

TMS

ERP

Job description

The Opportunity

Adecco is partnering with a biotech company, and we are looking for an experienced Assistant Logistics Manager to join their business permanently! The successful incumbent will manage the entire logistics operations across Asia, including 3PL coordination, freight negotiations, and ensuring all shipments meet international trade, customs, and local regulatory requirements. You will oversee shipment documentation, optimize freight costs, and leverage SAP and TMS systems to drive efficiency.

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Work location: West region

The Job

• Oversee entire logistics operations across Asia, managing shipments, 3PLs, and freight partners to ensure materials move efficiently and on time.
• Negotiate freight rates, monitor shipping costs, and track performance metrics to optimize spend and delivery reliability.
• Ensure shipments meet all trade, customs, and local regulations, including DG handling, Free Trade Zones, and HS classification.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, coordinating with compliance teams and customs brokers for smooth clearance and audit readiness.
• Resolve logistics issues such as delays, damages, or documentation errors while driving process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Execute and maintain SAP and TMS transactions and master data, supporting system updates, integrations, and operational enhancements.
• Lead or support projects following warehouse relocations, stock transfers, site start‑ups, and product launches.
• Drive ongoing process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives to strengthen logistics performance.
• Manage teams or 3PL partners, ensuring high performance, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Apply logistics expertise to support cross‑border operations and complex supply chain activities.

The Talent

• Prior logistics experience in manufacturing environments, including team and 3PL management.
• Solid understanding of logistics operations, including international shipping rules, hazardous goods handling, and cross‑border coordination.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP/WMS systems; familiar with ISO standards and product handling regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, leading projects, and driving process improvements.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, warehouse relocations, site start‑ups, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma).

Next Steps

• Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package and email to [e-mail]. We'd love to hear from you!
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Charmaine See
Direct Line: 8126 8182
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R2199181