Senior Manager, Logistics

Heinemann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinemann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics to own APAC logistics operations, including warehouses, transport, and distribution. You will drive the regional strategy, optimise networks, and manage the budget and 3PL relationships to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a strategic leader with 10+ years in logistics, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience leading regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain or a related field.
• 10+ years of logistics or supply chain experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Regional APAC experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of bonded and duty-free warehouse operations, customs and excise compliance.
• Experience in freight, 3PL management, budgeting, tenders and network optimisation.
• Strategic thinker with leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take independent ownership of APAC logistics operations across warehouses, transport and distribution.
• Manage transport, freight and inbound/outbound ops with ASN team and partners.
• Deliver regional logistics strategy and roadmap including network optimisation and digitalisation.
• Manage logistics budget and P&L, support tenders and contract renegotiations.
• Develop governance, SOPs, KPIs and dashboards; manage 3PLs to contract standards.
• Lead, coach and develop Logistics and ASN teams to build capability and performance.
• Partner with Regional Director of Supply Chain on priorities and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team coaching

Regional APAC experience

Customer-centric mindset

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

WMS/TMS

Job description

As a member of our family-owned business, you will support in developing and improving current Logistics’ practices, systems and procedures, in accordance with the Company’s standards and best practices while timely supporting the Retail & Distribution channels in meeting the expectations of our customers. As a Senior Manager, Logistics, you will

• Take independent ownership of APAC logistics operations across bonded and non-bonded warehouses, transportation, freight and distribution; ensuring efficient, cost-effective and compliant operations in line with local customs, excise and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the transport, freight and inbound/outbound operations, together with the ASN Team, from shipment planning, ASN validation and rectification, while also partnering with forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and customers.
• Deliver the Logistics strategy and roadmap within the regional framework, covering network optimisation, route-to-market, warehouse footprint, automation and digitalisation, with actionable plans.
• Manage the logistics budget and P&L, identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities, and support during tenders, RFQs/RFPs and contract (re)negotiations.
• Develop, embed and automate regional logistics governance, SOPs, KPIs and performance dashboards, while stringently managing 3PLs and service providers against contracts and service standards.
• Lead, coach and develop the Logistics and ASN teams, to build capability, create a customer-centric and continuous improvement culture to improve individual and team’s performance.
• Partner with the Regional Director of Supply Chain on regional priorities and represent Logistics in cross-functional forums and strategic projects.

What you should bring along

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in logistics or supply chain, including at least 3 years leading a team. Regional APAC experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of bonded and duty-free warehouse operations, customs and excise compliance
• Experience in freight and 3PL management, budget preparation, process improvements, with exposure to tenders, business cases and network optimisation projects.
• A strategic thinker with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Good command of English and another language is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP and WMS/TMS, with a can-do, results-driven attitude.