Freight Operations Leader – Air & Ocean

RIO LOGISTICS (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RIO LOGISTICS (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lead Freight Forwarding Operations Manager to oversee air and sea freight processes, customs declarations, and team performance, driving revenue growth and operational excellence in line with regulations.

The role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of local and international shipping rules, and a proven ability to develop sales pipelines and coordinate with regional and global partners to ensure compliant, efficient import/export operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in freight forwarding
• 3-5 years in a managerial position
• Excellent understanding of local and international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive professional knowledge to manage air and sea freight operations efficiently
• Execute customs declarations including all types of permit declarations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Handle customs matters promptly to facilitate smooth import/export processes
• Build and maintain sales pipelines and long-term customer relationships to foster revenue growth
• Monitor customer satisfaction and relevant KPIs to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Cultivate and negotiate terms with regional and global partners while evaluating local providers for compliance
• Achieve operational and financial targets by leading and managing the team effectively
• Manage staff schedules, assign duties, and ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and laws
• Oversee and manage team under you
• Determine staffing needs, train new employees, and collaborate with HR to interview and hire new staff
• Review sales activity reports and performance data to measure productivity and implement cost reduction and program improvements
• Analyze operational gaps and define actionable plans to enhance processes and outcomes
• Demonstrate superior negotiation, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Exhibit strong leadership, networking, and communication skills to drive team and business success

Skills

Freight forwarding

Leadership

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

RIO LOGISTICS (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lead Freight Forwarding Operations Manager to oversee air and sea freight processes, customs declarations, and team performance, driving revenue growth and operational excellence in line with regulations.

The role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of local and international shipping rules, and a proven ability to develop sales pipelines and coordinate with regional and global partners to ensure compliant, efficient import/export operations.