Logistic Manager

OMNI UNITED (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking an experienced leader to oversee end-to-end logistics and warehousing operations. You will be responsible for strategic direction, cost efficiency, and vendor management while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics leadership skills, experience in strategic sourcing, and a proven ability to develop high-performance teams. This role is pivotal to driving service excellence and efficiency across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics leadership and strategic oversight.
• Strong negotiation skills in freight sourcing and contract management.
• Experience in team development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute logistics strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead freight sourcing and governance of logistics partners.
• Oversee global logistics execution for sea and road transportation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and drive process improvements.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Strategic sourcing

People leadership

Operational governance

Job description

Role Purpose

Provide leadership and strategic direction for end-to-end logistics andwarehousing operations. The role drives cost efficiency, service excellence,vendor governance, and operational consistency across multiple markets, with astrong focus on ocean freight and road transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute logistics strategies aligned with business objectives, growthplans, and service expectations.
• Act as the central authority and escalation point for logistics, transportation,and warehousing matters.
• Provide leadership oversight to ensure consistent standards, controls, and bestpractices across all regions.

Vendor, Contract & Cost Management

• Lead freight sourcing, negotiation and governance of freight forwarders, shippinglines and trucking partners.
• Drive bi-weekly RFQs, long-term contracts, and periodic tenders to ensure costcompetitiveness and capacity security.
• Establish and manage vendor KPIs, SLAs, and performance reviews, including correctiveaction plans.
• Monitor freight market trends and provide strategic insights to senior management.

Operational Oversight & Optimization

• Oversee global execution of sea freight, road transportation, and related logisticsactivities.
• Ensure effective booking governance, space allocation, and timely shippingdocumentation.
• Lead initiatives to optimize transport modes, routes, and logistics network design to improve efficiency and reliability.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Drive process improvement, standardization and system enhancements to reduceinefficiencies and errors.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, permits, trade requirements, and internalcontrol standards.
• Support audit readiness, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence across the region.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Finance leaders to meetcustomer commitments and business priorities.
• Support Finance with freight cost validation, accruals, and settlement governance.

People & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the logistics team members
• Set clear performance objectives and conduct annual appraisals with team members
• Foster a high-performance, customer-centric, and continuous-improvement culture.

Key Competencies

• Logistics leadership and stakeholder management
• Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
• Cost optimization and market intelligence
• Operational governance and risk management
• People leadership and talent development