Project Head (Project Cargo/Hunter role)

CVista HR Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Project Head to oversee the Project Forwarding Business Unit across Asia. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in project logistics and a strong commercial acumen. Candidates will develop new networks and maintain key client relationships, working closely with various stakeholders in the logistics industry. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for strategic development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project/HLOOG in Asia.
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical.
• Strong relationship-building skills with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Project Forwarding Vertical within Asia.
• Implement strategies in sectors like Oil & Gas and Mining.
• Develop new customer relations and maintain key existing ones.

Skills

Commercial flair

Relationship building

Knowledge of shipping and logistics

Project management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Logistics

Job description

Project Head (Project Cargo/Hunter role)

• Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within Asia
• Budget Preparations and Financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across Asia
• Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
• Develop New Network Partners across Asia for strategic locations
• Development of business within Asia Pacific to further complement the Growth Strategy
• Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
• Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in APAC
• Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
• Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
• Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
• Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World Asia
• Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
• Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within Asia and other Access World entities globally
• Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
• Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
• Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation

Requirements

• Minimum a degree / Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
• Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience in Asia
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
• Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
• Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift

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