Logistics Manager

Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd seeks a senior Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end logistics across transportation, distribution, and customs. You will drive SAP-enabled process improvements, KPI-based optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support regional growth.

You will steward people leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management while ensuring compliance and cost optimization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Admin, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of logistics and supply chain experience.
• 5+ years in senior leadership or people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily logistics operations including transportation, import/export activities, and order fulfillment.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve service levels and productivity.
• Monitor logistics KPIs and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure compliance with customs, trade compliance, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Lead SAP processes and collaborate with IT for reporting enhancements.
• Coach and develop managers and staff for high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

SAP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/SCM/BA/Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MM/WM/EWM

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations across transportation, distribution, customs compliance, and supply chain execution. The role requires a highly independent and results-driven leader who can drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and leverage SAP systems to improve efficiency, service performance, and cost optimization.

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership while maintaining strong operational oversight to ensure logistics activities support business objectives, customer requirements, and regional growth initiatives.

Logistics Operations Management

• Lead and oversee daily logistics operations including transportation, import/export activities, and order fulfillment.

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve service levels and operational productivity.

• Monitor and manage logistics KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions where required.

• Ensure compliance with applicable customs, trade compliance, regulatory, and company requirements.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Develop logistics strategies aligned with business growth objectives.

• Support business expansion, new customer onboarding, and operational setup activities.

SAP & Systems Management

• Act as the logistics subject matter expert for SAP processes and related systems utilization and management.

• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to enhance SAP functionality and reporting capabilities.

• Lead user training, process standardization, and system improvement initiatives.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and staff to achieve high performance.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

• Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and talent development activities.

• Build and maintain a highly engaged and capable logistics team.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal and external partners.

• Serve as a key escalation point for logistics-related issues and customer concerns.

• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple functions and regions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of logistics and supply chain experience.

• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or people management role.

• Proven experience managing regional logistics operations and complex supply chain environments.

• Experience in 3PL or multinational environments preferred.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, WM/EWM, SD, or related logistics modules.

• Knowledge of transportation management, customs, and trade compliance.

• Strong analytical and operational problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, and reporting tools.

Leadership Competencies:

• Highly independent with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong results-oriented mindset with demonstrated achievement of business objectives.

• Excellent people management, coaching, and team development skills.

• Strong decision-making and accountability.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities