Head of Transport Operations & P&L Growth

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

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