Assistant Manager - Contract Logistics/SCM, Operations

SCHENKER SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in Singapore is looking for a strategic leader to manage warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal resource utilization, maintain inventory records, and foster a positive team culture. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, experience with operations dashboards, and excellent interpersonal communication are essential for success. Leadership and analytical capabilities are crucial for driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VBA).
• Experience in creating operations dashboards for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills for financial and operational data review.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for daily warehouse operations.
• Ensure proper handling, sorting, and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor budget control and resources utilization.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Operations dashboards proficiency

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge in automation technologies

Leadership and coaching skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and directions to manage daily warehouse operations and achieve desired results as per SOP and KPI.
• Define requirements for operation and ensures the implementation of new strategies, technologies and initiatives to drive overall performance.
• Ensure all goods in the warehouse are properly collected, received, handled, accurately sorted, identified, value-added, transferred and dispatched.
• Enforce security and work safety measures and controls in the warehouse.
• Monitor department budgetary control and allocation of resources to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities along the value chain, to streamline and re-engine the processes to achieve and exceed the service standard or target.
• Establish and cultivate a good team culture of best practice sharing within the program to motivate staffs to voice out their opinions.
• Plan and provide on-the-job training to individual staff to improve work performance and productivity.
• Ensures stock inventory records are kept up to date.
• Ensure storage and office areas are well maintained.

Specific Accountabilities

• Recruitment of staff and take disciplinary action on staff when required.
• Approve staff leave application, transport and medical claims
• Approve requisition of items for warehouse usage
• Approval on petty cash, packaging materials and operation consumable

Skills Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, Access, VBA)
• Proficient in using and creating operations dashboards to identify focus areas and drive improvement (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent presentation skills and experience in presenting to senior management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience in resolving problems creatively.
• Frequently voice out opinions and share best practices to improve team performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills to review both financial and operational data.
• Good knowledge in latest automation technologies and implementation.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills to continuously encourage and motivate employees.