Global Freight & Transportation Leader, Logistics Optimizer

ASM

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

ASM in Singapore seeks a seasoned Global Manufacturing Logistics lead to drive freight and transport across air, ocean, road and express, building a data-driven capability that secures manufacturing continuity and customer commitments.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Finance and regional teams to optimize spend, lead times and service levels while advancing Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement. This is a pivotal role supporting ASM’s advanced semiconductor initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in global transportation, freight or supply chain operations.
Proven leadership of international air, ocean and road freight in a global manufacturing environment.
Strong capability in freight procurement, budgeting, provider governance and cost optimization.
Working knowledge of customs interfaces, freight claims, compliance and transportation risk.
Strong analytical and digital skills across Excel, BI tools, ERP and Transportation Management Systems.
Strategic, data-driven leader with strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills in a global matrix.

Responsibilities

Provide functional leadership for global freight operations and logistics providers across inbound materials, intercompany flows, spare parts and finished capital equipment.
Manage forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and logistics providers through clear SLAs, scorecards and business reviews.
Own transportation escalations, service recovery and corrective actions for recurring performance gaps.
Partner with Procurement on tenders, lane strategies, provider selection and implementation.
Manage freight budgets, forecasts, audit and payment controls, including rate validation, accruals, disputes and overcharge recovery.
Deliver productivity through mode, route, consolidation, gateway and provider optimization while reducing premium freight.
Establish a transportation control tower with shipment visibility, proactive exception management and clear escalation routines.
Use dashboards and predictive insights to improve delivery, lead-time, spend, claims and provider performance.
Maintain compliant cross-border execution and business‑continuity plans for critical lanes and providers.
Drive global standards and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
Lead logistics planning for quarter‑end and other critical business timelines.
Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Customer Operations and regional logistics teams