Logistics Executive

YEAP MEDICAL SUPPLIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead and optimize operations within their logistics team. The role requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse setting, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of performance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient logistics processes, managing inventory via WMS, and fostering team collaboration. The position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, non-air-conditioned warehouse environment and possesses excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle stress and multitask effectively.
• Physically fit to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a logistics team to ensure operational efficiency.
• Plan and optimize picking and packing operations.
• Monitor logistics KPIs to implement process improvements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Stress management

Education

Nitec in Logistics Management or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Inventory Management System (IMS)

Stacker and forklifts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Team Management

• Provide decisive leadership and supervision to the assigned logistics team (Inbound or Outbound), promoting a culture of high performance, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and motivate team members, overseeing performance reviews and ensuring adherence to company procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct mandatory daily team meetings to review operational performance, disseminate priorities, address outstanding issues, and coordinate upcoming logistics activities.
• Ensure the team's attendance is top‑notch, managing daily clock‑in/out records, addressing habitual tardiness or absenteeism, and setting a high standard for workplace commitment.
• Provide necessary training if needed to team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs), system usage (WMS/IMS), safety, and best practices to enhance overall team capability.

2. Planning, Analysis, and Operational Efficiency (Outbound Focus)

• Lead planning for picking and packing operations, optimizing workflows and resource allocation to meet delivery schedules effectively.
• Ensure all customer orders are fulfilled with an N+3 delivery cycle (meaning delivery must be planned and executed within three days of the order being processed, or a similar interpretation of $N+3$).
• Implement controls and checks to achieve minimum discrepancies for all delivery and picking activities, directly contributing to high customer satisfaction.
• Drive the team to ensure picking accuracy is as detailed as possible, minimizing errors and product misidentification through rigorous processes and checks.
• Strategically manage and optimize warehouse space, particularly concerning the staging and readying of outbound shipments.
• Execute comprehensive planning and analysis for all incoming shipments, coordinating closely with procurement, carriers, and internal sales teams to ensure accurate and timely receiving.
• Strategic management and optimization of warehouse space, including layout planning, inventory slotting, and continuous assessment of utilization metrics to maximize storage capacity.
• Monitor and analyze logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify process bottlenecks and implement data‑driven improvements for operational and cost efficiency.

3. Detail, Organization, and Compliance

• Ensure meticulous attention to detail in the processing and verification of all logistics documentation related to shipments and inventory records.
• Uphold exceptional standards of housekeeping and organization across all logistics areas (warehouse, docks, staging) through regular application of best practices and safety protocols.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant local, national, and international trade regulations.

4. Stress Management and Adaptability

• Demonstrate strong capacity to handle stress and multitasking effectively in a high‑volume environment, managing competing deadlines and operational crises without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve operational issues such as delays, damages, and inventory discrepancies using critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage relationships with relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Inventory Management System (IMS).
• Contribute to budgetary planning for logistics expenditure.

Requirements:

• Nitec in Logistics Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer focused.
• Non‑air‑conditioned warehouse.
• Machinery operations (stacker and forklifts).
• Physically fit.