Control Tower Operations Manager

Cultivar Staffing & Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in freight forwarding is on the lookout for a skilled individual to lead control tower operations in South East Asia. This role not only demands extensive logistics experience but also management capabilities, as the successful candidate will initially engage in groundwork to set up operations. Key responsibilities include managing shipping quotes, negotiating freight rates, and ensuring compliance with shipping processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company where your expertise will directly influence global operations and revenue growth in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of logistics experience with management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable in freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle operational orders and queries between clients and agents.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage shipping processes.

Skills

Logistics Management

Freight Rate Negotiation

Statistical Reporting

Relationship Management

General Logistics Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is an international freight-forwarder and shipping company. Due to expansion, it is seeking a like-minded individual who is experienced in control tower operations (land and sea) to join its ranks. The role requires more than operational experience; it requires management experience and a willingness to perform groundwork initially to kick off the South East Asian operation. The successful candidate must be able to maintain and negotiate freight rates.

Responsibilities:

• Handle queries and operational orders between offices, agents, and clients.
• Handle shipping quotes and maintain freight rate management and negotiation.
• Ensure shipping processes are adhered to and systems are kept up to date.
• Create shipment orders.
• Monitor the invoicing of shipments.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with agents to increase revenues globally.
• Statistical understanding and reporting of volumes and trade lanes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-8 years of logistics experience.
• General knowledge of Imports / Exports / General Logistics / Warehousing / Customs / Rate Understanding.
• Sea freight and Airfreight knowledge (Importing and Exporting).
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Stays up to date on world affairs through the lens of logistics and supply chain.
• Open to anyone who qualifies for the job.

Interested candidates are invited to send in their resume in MS Word format, stating their past work experience, reasons for each leave, and past and expected remuneration.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA License: 19C9782 (Cultivar Asia Pte Ltd)