Senior / Operations Assistant

City of Shakopee, MN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Logistics/Operations professional to support efficient warehouse and supply chain operations. The role focuses on timely logistics and delivery execution and cross-functional coordination to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with planning, procurement, warehouse, quality, and customer service teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Experience supporting operations, supply chain, and logistics coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, including shipments and delivery arrangements with freight forwarders and courier providers.
• Manage freight forwarders, negotiate rates if needed, and monitor on-time delivery performance.
• Monitor logistics costs and supplier lead times to identify efficiency and cost savings opportunities.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Summary

If you are a Logistics / Operational professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting efficient warehouse and supply chain operations. In this role, you will help ensure timely logistics and delivery execution, and smooth supply chain activities coordination across multiple stakeholders. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and support customer satisfaction.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate and oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities, including shipments, delivery arrangements with freight forwarders, and courier providers.
• Manage freight forwarders and courier providers, negotiate freight rates (if needed), and monitor on-time delivery performance.
• Monitor and analyze logistics costs and supplier lead time to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost optimization.
• Evaluate supplier reliability, lead times, and supplier localization opportunities.
• Support the preparation and administration of Letters of Credit (LC) and related documentation.
• Validate Goods Receipt Note (GRN) to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Partner with planning, procurement, warehouse, quality, and customer service teams to support seamless order fulfillment and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure documentation is in accordance with the record retention policy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational efficiency.
• Support additional operational activities and projects as needed.

Who You Are:

You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. You consult diverse resources and ask more questions. You solicit both input and discussion. You focus on creating an effective collaborative style. You separate and combine activities into efficient workflows.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Experience supporting in operations, supply chain, and logistics coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• A team player, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.