Contract Logistics Distribution Transport Planning Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Contract Logistics Distribution Transport Planning Specialist to enhance their distribution operations. You will play a key role in a dynamic team, optimizing transport plans and collaborating with various teams to achieve financial and operational objectives. This role demands extensive experience in logistics, excellent leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transport/logistics.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in managing teams and driving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient transport plans in line with timelines.
• Support customer onboarding and retention activities.
• Contribute to key performance indicators and reporting.

Skills

Transport planning

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Customer onboarding

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business

Certifications like CILT/CLTD

Tools

TMS

Fleet tracking tools

Job description

Contract Logistics Distribution Transport Planning Specialist

You will be part of our Contract Logistics team adding your expertise + skills to the planning of our distribution operations.Your RoleYou will be a key member of a dynamic operational team that is responsible for the efficient execution of distribution in order to achieve all agreed financial + operational objectives.Your ResponsibilitiesThe activities needed to deliver these objectives include: To work closely with both warehouse + distribution teams, ensuring efficient transport plans are produced in line with timelines + customer requirements. To assist in achieving key performance indicators (KPI) in the areas of cost management, productivity, customer service + profit. You will have access to state of the art systems + tools, to continually challenge the status quo to deliver improvements. To support all activities relating to customer on-boarding, retention + operational excellence; collaborating with others as required. To actively support new initiatives focusing on continuous improvement at all times, meeting or exceeding productivity targets. To contribute information when required for reporting + performance management.Your Skills and ExperiencesA degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business; certifications like CILT/CLTD are a plus.8+ years of experience in transport/logistics, including 3+ years in a leadership role.Expertise in transport planning, cost control, and regulatory compliance.Experience in managing teams, subcontractors, and driving productivity improvements.Strong background in customer onboarding, retention, and business growth support.Proficiency in TMS, fleet tracking tools, and performance analysis.Good Reasons to JoinLogistics is a people business and here at Kuehne + Nagel, we believe that genuine, lasting success is possible only through valuing our employees the way we value our customers. A company the size of Kuehne + Nagel is a land of endless opportunity. We offer opportunities where you can grow your expertise and shape processes and innovative solutions. Its strong market position lies in the sea logistics, air logistics, contract logistics and road logistics businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.About Kuehne+NagelWith over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the worlds leading logistics companies.As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.CONTACTKiran Singhalhidden_email,

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