Senior Logistics Operations Executive (Transport & Distribution) / West

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd is assisting a healthcare supply chain partner in Singapore to recruit a Senior Logistics Operations Executive. This role leads a high-performing team and drives operational excellence across logistics, warehousing, inventory and vendor management.

You will oversee daily activities, optimize delivery schedules, ensure accuracy of inventory, and enforce safety and environmental standards while controlling costs and improving KPIs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in transportation, distribution, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Experience coordinating transportation and distribution activities with multiple schedules and operational requirements.
• Familiarity with logistics service providers, contract negotiation and vendor coordination.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, delivery coordination and warehouse management processes.
• Familiarity with logistics management software and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics and distribution activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, route planning and transportation arrangements to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Manage relationships with external transport providers, review service performance and negotiate terms.
• Supervise warehouse activities including storage planning, space allocation and stock movement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by regular stocktakes and documenting movements.
• Coordinate movement of goods between locations, including urgent deliveries.
• Ensure safe handling, loading/unloading procedures and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Monitor compliance with safety and environmental requirements and implement controls.
• Manage logistics expenditure, review budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Lead and supervise the logistics team, set performance expectations and guidance.
• Track performance with KPIs and prepare management reports; address service gaps.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Warehousing operations

Vendor coordination

Contract negotiation

Logistics planning

Education

Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Logistics management software

Inventory systems

Job description

Our client is a Healthcare Supply Chain Solutions industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for a Senior Logistics Operations Executive to join their team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in West.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily logistics and distribution activities to ensure smooth operations, timely fulfilment and effective resource utilisation.

• Coordinate delivery schedules, route planning and transportation arrangements to improve delivery efficiency and control operating costs.

• Manage relationships with external transport providers, review service performance and negotiate commercial terms to meet operational requirements.

• Supervise warehouse activities, including storage planning, space allocation, stock movement and proper handling of goods.

• Maintain inventory accuracy by conducting regular stocktakes, investigating discrepancies and ensuring proper documentation of inventory movements.

• Coordinate the movement of goods, supplies and equipment between locations, including urgent and ad-hoc delivery requests.

• Ensure safe handling, loading and unloading procedures are followed, while overseeing the maintenance and servicing of material handling equipment.

• Monitor compliance with relevant operational, workplace safety and environmental requirements, and implement appropriate control measures.

• Manage logistics expenditure, review budget performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and achieve cost savings.

• Lead and supervise the logistics team, set performance expectations and provide guidance to support team development and operational effectiveness.

• Track operational performance through key indicators, prepare management reports and implement improvement initiatives to address service gaps and operational issues.

• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in transportation, distribution, logistics or warehouse operations.

• Experience coordinating transportation and distribution activities, preferably involving multiple delivery schedules and operational requirements.

• Familiarity with logistics service provider management, contract negotiation and vendor coordination.

• Good understanding of transportation planning, delivery coordination and warehouse management processes.

• Familiarity with logistics management software, inventory systems or relevant operational platforms.