Divisional Manager Transport

lf logistics services pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LF Logistics Services Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Leader to direct daily container haulage and local distribution within a high-velocity contract logistics setting.

You will own the P&L for transport, drive profitability, and ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and operational standards. You will optimize vehicle scheduling, routes, and resources, while leading teams and coordinating with functions to deliver superior service, cost efficiency, and compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in logistics/transportation/3PL, with 5+ in people leadership.
• Degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of container haulage, local distribution, and Singapore PSA port operations.
• Experience with transport planning and fleet management systems.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport operations for container haulage and local distribution.
• Manage transport budgets and ensure profitability against targets.
• Drive route planning and resource optimization with operations teams.
• Monitor KPIs and report on productivity, service levels, and costs.
• Respond to RFQs/RFPs and coordinate pricing with stakeholders.
• Negotiate transport rates and manage vendor relationships.
• Identify new transport opportunities with account management and sales.
• Oversee safety compliance and workplace safety standards.
• Drive digitalization using TMS, data analytics, and tech solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement for scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure optimal manpower allocation and resource planning.
• Manage incident/accident reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

KPI Tracking

RFQ/RFP Handling

Vendor Management

Route Planning

Data Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Logistics or related

Tools

TMS software

Fleet management software

Job description

This role will lead and oversee daily transport operations across container haulage and local distribution within a fast-paced contract logistics environment. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing transport resources, enhancing customer service performance, and owning the full P&L of the transport business to deliver profitability in line with financial targets, while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage transport operational budgets, ensure effective cost control, and deliver profitability in line with financial targets.
• Drive operational efficiency through effective vehicle scheduling, route planning, and resource optimization in collaboration with operations teams.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operational KPIs to enhance productivity, service levels, cost efficiency, and overall team performance.
• Manage and respond to RFQs/RFPs, including pricing strategy and coordination with internal stakeholders to support business development.
• Negotiate transportation rates and manage strategic relationships with transport vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Identify and pursue new transport business opportunities in partnership with account management and commercial teams to support growth.
• Ensure optimal manpower allocation and resource planning to meet evolving operational and customer requirements.
• Lead operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability, service performance, and efficiency.
• Drive digitalization through effective use of TMS, data analytics, and operational technologies.
• Oversee incident and accident management, including investigation, reporting, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with workplace safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, operational discipline, and service quality across all transport activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, or 3PL operations, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong operational knowledge of container haulage, local distribution, and Singapore PSA port operations and processes.
• Solid experience in transport planning and fleet management systems.
• Experience in cross-border transport operations between Singapore and Malaysia is an added advantage.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to lead and develop teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
• Established industry network within the transport and logistics sector, including contractors and service providers, is advantageous.
• Self-driven, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure and within demanding operational timelines.