Senior Logistics Executive

WS ENGINEERING & FABRICATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WS ENGINEERING & FABRATION PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to oversee complex international shipments from booking to completion. The role drives cost control, compliance and service quality across air, sea and multimodal operations.

You will mentor junior logistics personnel, collaborate with freight forwarders and customers, and contribute to standard operating procedures and planning improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of international logistics and freight forwarding practices.
• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain or project logistics.
• Experience in international freight operations, including air, sea and multimodal transportation.
• Experience in supporting cross-functional project teams and coordinating with freight forwarders, suppliers and customers.
• Experience in mentoring or guiding junior logistics personnel will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex international shipment execution from booking through shipment completion.
• Review completed shipments to ensure all operational and commercial matters are properly closed.
• Investigate unexpected logistics costs, freight discrepancies and service issues with logistics service providers.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders on outstanding operational matters, including freight charges, detention, demurrage, storage charges, claims and service recovery where applicable.
• Support freight invoice verification and logistics cost validation.
• Identify opportunities to improve freight cost, carrier performance and logistics service quality.
• Provide technical logistics advice for complex shipment arrangements.
• Coach junior logistics personnel on operational best practices.
• Support development of logistics standards and operational procedures.
• Work closely with the Senior Planning Executive by providing operational feedback and shipment execution data to support planning improvements.

Skills

International logistics

Freight forwarding

Project logistics

Team mentoring

Education

Diploma or Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Job description

• Manage complex international shipment execution from booking through successful shipment completion.

• Review completed shipments to ensure all operational and commercial matters are properly closed.

• Investigate unexpected logistics costs, freight discrepancies and service issues with logistics service providers.

• Coordinate with freight forwarders on outstanding operational matters, including freight charges, detention, demurrage, storage charges, claims and service recovery where applicable.

• Support freight invoice verification and logistics cost validation.

• Identify opportunities to improve freight cost, carrier performance and logistics service quality.

• Provide technical logistics advice for complex shipment arrangements.

• Coach junior logistics personnel on operational best practices.

• Support development of logistics standards and operational procedures.

• Work closely with the Senior Planning Executive by providing operational feedback and shipment execution data to support planning improvements.

data to support planning improvements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of international logistics and freight forwarding practices.

• Minimum 8–15 years of relevant experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain or project logistics.

• Strong experience in international freight operations, including air, sea and multimodal transportation.

• Experience in project cargo coordination, shipment planning and execution.

• Good understanding of international shipping documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms and freight cost management.

• Experience in supporting cross-functional project teams and coordinating with freight forwarders, suppliers and customers.

• Experience in mentoring or guiding junior logistics personnel will be an advantage.