Logisics Operations Assistant Manager

SCHENKER SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee teams in warehousing, transportation, and customer service. The role involves developing strategies for efficiency, managing operations while adhering to global standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 6 years of industry experience, 4 years in people management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on team empowerment and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of industry experience in logistics or warehouse.
• At least 4 years in leadership roles with focus on training and performance management.
• Strong communication skills; both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage logistics, warehousing, and transportation teams.
• Develop and implement strategies for logistics processes.
• Lead and motivate teams to enhance performance and compliance.
• Handle customer complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide feedback.

Skills

People management

Logistics process improvement

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Time management

Education

Diploma or above in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee, plan and manage logistic, warehousing, transportation and customer services team.
• Develop strategies streamline logistics processes, perform continuous improvement activities on outbound/inbound logistic flows, cost savings, and operational efficiencies. Manage local and or international deliveries required (Export, Import, Air Freight, Sea Freight, LCL, etc.)
• Responsible for selection and training of Operation teams and be accountable for daily operations. Lead, motivate and manage the performance of the teams to ensure optimum team and individual performance and compliance with Global and Area guidelines and policies.
• Handles annual stock take, stock disposal, materials recycling, claims on cargo damaged, goods discrepancies etc
• Conduct regular meetings with the teams to disseminate Company updates and obtain feedbacks to improve work processes.
• Establish good relationships with Customers and obtain regular feedbacks on performance levels and make recommendations for service improvement to increase customer satisfaction and retention.
• Attend periodic and ad-hoc operational reviews with customers and handle all customers’ complaints, disputes, and service failures through effective corrective and preventive measures to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts and programs to increase effectiveness and efficiency at optimal cost.
• Stay informed on the closing report at the end of each account implementation project.
• Analyze and identify root cause problems.
• Planning & Organizing (Ability to prioritize, plan, assign & control)
• Time management (monitoring performance against deadlines and milestones)
• High-stress level (Ability to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines)
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct policy of the DSV Group.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by superior in support of operations when necessary

Requirements

• Diploma or above in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience either on the forwarder or warehouse industry.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in people management and leadership, including recruitment, training & development, coaching, conflict and performance management
• Well written and oral communications skills