Cluster Sea Logistics Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Singapore is seeking a Sea Logistics Manager to lead our Singapore Sea Logistics business, drive commercial growth and inspire high-performing teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

You will oversee the overall Sea Logistics function, balancing customer satisfaction, operational excellence and financial performance while developing a capable and engaged team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within sea freight forwarding, shipping or logistics.
• Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in business development and customer management.
• Sound understanding of sea freight operations, market dynamics, products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Sea Logistics team to achieve revenue, profitability and growth objectives.
• Drive business development through pipeline reviews, market opportunities and business performance analysis.
• Strengthen customer relationships and ensure the successful implementation of customer operating procedures and service standards.
• Build strong partnerships with key customers, shipping lines and vendors across Singapore and the wider region.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and industry standards while maintaining audit readiness.
• Champion regional and global initiatives, ensuring successful local adoption and execution.
• Monitor business performance through P&L management, cost control and financial analysis.
• Develop procurement and pricing strategies that support profitable growth and trade lane development.
• Foster talent development, succession planning and capability building across the organisation.
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to share best practices, strengthen operational performance and support sustainable growth initiatives

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial mindset

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Team development

Strategic planning

Hands-on execution

Job description

Lead the Future of Global Trade

At Kuehne+Nagel, we connect people, goods and markets around the world. As a global leader in logistics, we are driven by innovation, customer focus and operational excellence. We are looking for an experienced Sea Logistics Manager to lead our Singapore Sea Logistics business, drive commercial growth, and inspire high-performing teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

Your Opportunity

As Sea Logistics Manager, you will be a key member of the management team, bringing together leadership, commercial acumen and operational expertise to drive business performance and profitability. You will oversee the overall Sea Logistics function, balancing customer satisfaction, operational excellence and financial performance while developing a capable and engaged team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the Sea Logistics team to achieve revenue, profitability and growth objectives.
• Drive business development through pipeline reviews, market opportunities and business performance analysis.
• Strengthen customer relationships and ensure the successful implementation of customer operating procedures and service standards.
• Build strong partnerships with key customers, shipping lines and vendors across Singapore and the wider region.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies and industry standards while maintaining audit readiness.
• Champion regional and global initiatives, ensuring successful local adoption and execution
• Monitor business performance through P&L management, cost control and financial analysis.[
• Develop procurement and pricing strategies that support profitable growth and trade lane development.
• Foster talent development, succession planning and capability building across the organisation
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to share best practices, strengthen operational performance and support sustainable growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within sea freight forwarding, shipping or logistics.
• Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in business development and customer management.
• Sound understanding of sea freight operations, market dynamics, products and services.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and performance management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence internally and externally.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing diverse teams.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Kuehne+Nagel?

• Join one of the world's leading logistics providers.
• Play a critical role in shaping the growth of our Singapore Sea Logistics business.
• Work with industry-leading customers, partners and professionals across a global network.
• Enjoy opportunities for career development, leadership growth and international collaboration.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.