Logistics Manager

Allinton Engineering & Trading Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and trading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to oversee their global supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing supply chain functions, with responsibilities including strategic planning, risk management, and team leadership. The role offers competitive salary and a supportive work environment, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance incentives

Stable career with opportunities for learning and growth

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Exposure to a broad range of industries and customers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in supply chain management.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain functions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a global supply chain strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams across supply chain functions.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Experience in leadership capacity within food, engineering or fast-moving consumer goods

Change management and transformation experience

Tools

Supply chain technologies

Procurement strategies

Job description

Position Overview

We seek an experienced leader to oversee and optimise our global supply chain operations. This role is responsible for Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, and Supplier Quality and development. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, manage costs, and maintain the highest standards of quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction & Leadership — Design and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams across logistics, procurement, warehousing, and supplier quality to foster operational excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive innovation and business growth through supply chain improvements.
• Operational Excellence — Manage end-to-end supply chain activities, including procurement, supplier partnerships, inventory management, and logistics.
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance sourcing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Optimise supply chain processes to improve performance, reduce waste, and ensure timely delivery.
• Financial & Performance Management — Oversee budgeting and financial planning for supply chain functions to drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Lead initiatives to enhance inventory management, working capital utilisation, and supplier cost structures.
• Risk & Compliance — Identify potential supply chain risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with global industry regulations, certifications, and standards.
• Develop robust supplier performance monitoring and risk management programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication — Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams; Serve as the key liaison for suppliers and customers regarding supply chain matters; Effectively communicate strategies and performance insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in supply chain management, with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership capacity within food, engineering or fast-moving consumer goods.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain functions and driving strategic improvements in work processes, structure and comfortable with transformation
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Deep expertise in supply chain technologies, procurement strategies, and operational best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Strong business acumen and hands-on when required
• Experience in change management and transformation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Stable career with opportunities for learning and growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and customers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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