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Operations Manager, Contract Logistics - (7528)

BDP International

Singapore

On-site

SGD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

A global leader in logistics seeks an Operations Manager to oversee warehousing and distribution for its Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in Singapore. The role demands leadership in daily operations, compliance with industry regulations and a focus on customer satisfaction. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in Warehousing & Distribution operations.
  • Experience in Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of warehouse automation required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily warehousing and distribution activities.
  • Lead a cross-functional team to ensure compliance.
  • Drive operational productivity and cost control.

Skills

Team leadership
Customer-centric mindset
Excellent communication
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Cold chain logistics knowledge

Job description

Operations Manager, Contract Logistics - (7528)

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Job Title

Operations Manager, Contract Logistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Manager

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

PSA International is a leading port group and trusted partner to cargo stakeholders. PSA actively collaborates with its customers and partners to deliver world-class port services and logistics alongside, develop innovative cargo solutions and co-create an Internet of Logistics.

PSA BDP focuses on supporting cargo owners to ensure their supply chain is resilient, agile, sustainable, and cost efficient. We operate a global network of digital and logistics solutions to remove complexity for our customers and create long-lasting relationships built on trust.

We are seeking a highly capable Operations Manager to lead and manage day-to-day Warehousing & Distribution operations for a key Life Sciences & Healthcare customer in Singapore. This position is responsible for delivering operational performance and excellence ensuring compliance with industry regulations and delivering a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.

This role will work closely with the Site Manager to ensure all customer and operational requirements are effectively met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for daily warehousing and distribution activities to ensure operational

productivity, KPIs and service levels are met or exceed.

  • Lead a cross-functional team across warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation, quality and customs.
  • Ensure compliance with GDP, GxP, ISO standards, and other Life Sciences & Healthcare regulations.
  • Manage and optimize cold chain processes and infrastructure to meet product handling requirements.

Customer Relationship Management

  • Act as the key operational contact for the customer, ensuring smooth communication, quick issue resolution, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead customer operational performance reviews and business meetings to monitor satisfaction and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Understand evolving customer needs and proactively offer value-added solutions.

Cost & Resource Management

  • Drive operational productivity, continuous improvement efficiency and cost control initiatives.
  • Lead resource planning and management
  • Support business planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Stakeholder & People Management
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders – commercial, finance, IT, Quality, Customs, HR, and leadership.
  • Manage staffing, training, and performance of operational teams.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and delivering performance.
  • Process review, Improvement & Compliance
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, service quality, and safety.
  • Ensure documentation and SOPs are updated and aligned with audit requirements.
  • Prepare for and support internal and external audits (quality, regulatory, and customer).
Exemption Type

Job Requirements

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies:

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Warehousing & Distributions operations,
  • Prior experience in Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics is strongly preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of warehouse automation, WMS, and cold chain logistics.
  • Demonstrable understanding of performance management, P&L management and financial reporting.
  • Proven leadership, problem-solving, and customer management skills.
  • B usiness Competency

    Key Competencies
  • Team leadership and performance management
  • Customer-centric mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinking with attention to operational details.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and results oriented .
  • Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities.
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