Contract Logistics Leader

Willis Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Global is recruiting a Contracts Logistics Leader based in Singapore to drive multi-site contract logistics operations, oversee P&L, and lead facilities management. You will shape customer performance, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvements across complex warehouse networks.

The role reports to the Country Director, manages 4-5 direct reports, and requires strong commercial leadership with a track record in tendering and project execution for new business opportunities in a

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in contract logistics / 3PL / supply chain
• Proven experience managing multi-site warehouse operations, including facilities
• Experience in solution design is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory environment
• Ideally proven experience in projects and solutioning for new business tender and implementation

Responsibilities

• Own P&L and overall business performance for multiple sites and facilities
• Oversee multi-site warehouse operations and facilities management
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence
• Lead cross-functional teams and build capability in warehouse operations
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance across sites

Skills

Contract logistics

Multi-site ops

Solution design

Regulatory awareness

Tender execution

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

MHE/building

Job description

Our client, a well-respected Multinational International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Specialist are recruiting for a Contracts Logistics Leader to be based at sites in Singapore.

On Offer:

• An opportunity to join a well-respected Multi-National logistics specialist with great potential for future growth.
• A key leadership role - drive high-impact decisions that shape the organisation’s success.
• Base salary of SGD 9,000-12,000 per month, plus a SGD 1,200 transport allowance and mobile reimbursement.
• Bonus and other benefits.

Role Overview of the Contracts Logistics Leader:

Reporting to the Country Director with 4-5 direct reports, you will be a commercially driven and operationally strong General Manager to lead multi-site contract logistics operations across Singapore. This role holds full accountability for P&L, operations, facilities infrastructure, and customer performance across a portfolio of warehouses. You will ensure not only efficient warehouse operations but also high availability, compliance, and optimization of physical infrastructure and assets.

Key Responsibilities of the Contract Logistics Leader:

1. P&L Ownership & Business Performance

• Full accountability for financial performance across operations and facilities spend
• Manage both OPEX (labor, transport, utilities) and CAPEX (automation, racking, MHE, facility upgrades)
• Drive cost efficiency including energy, maintenance, and space utilization optimization
• Act as senior escalation point for operational and infrastructure-related issues
• Design solution and costing including warehouse layout, automation, and facility requirements for new business
• Ensure facilities capabilities align with customer requirements

3. Multi-Site Operations & Facilities Management

• Oversee end-to-end operations across multiple warehouse sites
• Ensure facilities are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and operationally reliable
• Lead preventive maintenance programs for building systems, MHE, and automation
• Manage space planning, layout optimization, and warehouse design improvements
• Oversee lease management, landlord engagement, and contract negotiations
• Drive sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, green warehouse practices)
• Ensure readiness for audits (fire safety, building compliance, ISO standards)

4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Integrate facilities into continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive automation projects and continuous improvements
• Use data to optimize throughput, storage density, and facility utilization

5. People Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead cross-functional teams including operations and facilities
• Build capability in warehouse operations, operational excellence

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulations (e.g., fire safety, building codes, MOM requirements)
• Drive incident prevention related to both operations and facilities

Skills & Experience Required to be Considered:

• 10-15+ years in contract logistics / 3PL / supply chain
• Proven experience managing multi-site warehouse operations, including facilities
• Experience in solution design is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory environment
• Ideally proven experience in projects and solutioning for new business tender and implementation
• Strong commercial and operational leadership
• Good understanding of warehouse infrastructure, MHE, and building systems
• Strong stakeholder management (internal, customers, landlords, contractors)