Senior Manager, Cold Chain Logistics

Hatch Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain organization in Singapore seeks a Cold Chain Operations Manager with over 10 years of logistics experience. The role requires extensive management of cold chain logistics and operational improvements. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has a proven leadership track record in cold chain operations. Competitive compensation offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing cold chain operations.
• Strong expertise in driving operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of cold chain logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cold chain processes.
• Monitor and report on key operational metrics.

Skills

Warehouse management

Transport management

Operational excellence

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Our Vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish career success for our candidates.

Over the years, we have continued to innovate and improve how we identify and assess talents to deliver on successful talent strategies for our clients. Our Client, with an established history of providing total logistics solutions and employing over 30,000 employees worldwide. They have a worldwide footprint covering more than 700 locations and one of the top 5 leading logistics providers.

Our client is a prominent supply chain organization in Singapore with over 30 years of experience serving retailers, distributors, and e-commerce businesses. The company delivers dependable, end-to-end logistics solutions that seamlessly support both physical and online channels, allowing customers to focus on business growth.

The Challenges

• Lead the strategic management of cold chain logistics to ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency across fresh, chilled, and frozen product categories.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for distribution centres and transport functions, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and industry certifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cold chain processes, including inventory integrity, product handling, and transportation practices.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams in supply chain, commercial, and technology functions to align operational performance with business priorities.
• Implement innovative solutions to strengthen temperature monitoring, quality assurance, and risk management across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures for warehousing and transport, ensuring consistency and operational excellence.
• Lead vendor and partner management activities, ensuring service providers deliver against agreed performance benchmarks.
• Monitor and report on key operational metrics, using data insights to improve efficiency, minimize waste, and maintain product freshness.
• Mentor and guide operational teams, fostering capability building, accountability, and succession planning.
• Oversee resource allocation, cost management, and budgeting to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Ensure readiness for audits and certifications by embedding best practices in hygiene, safety, and cold chain compliance.
• Represent the operations function in strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and system implementations.
• Serve as a key point of escalation for operational challenges, driving timely resolutions while safeguarding service levels.

What It Takes

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing cold chain operations.
• Strong expertise in warehouse and transport management.
• Proven track record in driving operational improvements, cost optimization, and service excellence across large-scale logistics networks.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and certifications related to food safety and cold chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data insights and technology to enhance performance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop diverse teams.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities, capable of collaborating across multiple functions and external partners.
• Flexibility to manage dynamic operational requirements, including non-standard hours and travel when necessary.

Interested candidates, please click the “Apply For This Job” Button. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality. Priority responses will be given to candidates who are shortlisted. Employment Agency No: 11C5794