Control Tower Manager

APEX LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to optimise air freight operations. The role involves analysing cargo orders, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be proficient in air freight. Fluency in Chinese is required for communication with counterparts in China.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in air freight knowledge.
• Fluent in written and verbal communication in Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Analyse freight/cargo orders to build efficient load plans.
• Optimise load consolidation for cost reduction.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external carriers.
• Monitor load progress and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Air freight knowledge

Strong communication skills

Data analysis skills

Job description

Job Description

• Analyse freight/cargo orders (weight, volume, destination, priority) to build efficient load plans.
• Optimise load consolidation: combine multiple shipments where possible, choose best routing and mode to reduce cost and maximise utilisation.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams (warehouse, dispatch, customer service, sales) and external carriers/trucking companies/freight forwarders to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor load progress, troubleshoot issues (delays, capacity shortfalls, equipment availability) and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting: load metrics (utilisation, cost per ton/mile), exception logs, asset / trailer usage.
• Identify improvement opportunities: cost savings, better routing, asset utilisation, reduced empty miles, better capacity planning.
• Support day‑to‑day planning as well as longer term asset planning: aligning capacity with demand, driver availability, equipment pools.

Requirements

• Proficient in air freight knowledge
• Strong communication and data analysis skills
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Fluent in written, verbal communication in Chinese, to liaise with Mandarin‑speaking counterparts in China