Senior Project Specialist

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global transport and logistics in Singapore is seeking a Project/Operations Planning & Coordination specialist to manage end-to-end event logistics projects, interpret client requirements, and develop timelines and shipment plans.

You will coordinate air, ocean, and road freight, act as the main contact for clients and partners, monitor progress, handle deviations in real time, and support onsite move-in, marshalling, and move-out activities.

Qualifications

• Manage the full lifecycle of event logistics projects from enquiry to final reporting
• Interpret client requirements and translate them into quotations and operational plans
• Develop timelines, shipment plans, and resource allocation strategies
• Coordinate air, ocean, and road freight movements for event cargo
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, organisers, venues, and overseas partners
• Provide regular status updates, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution
• Attend client briefings, site visits, and project management and operational meetings
• Ensure timely booking of transport, customs clearance, and delivery to site
• Monitor shipment progress and manage deviations in real time
• Coordinate onsite logistics with the operational onsite team including move-in, marshalling, and move-out
• Liaise with global agents, carriers, transporters, and service providers
• Negotiate competitive rates in line with project budgets
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of event logistics projects from enquiry to final reporting
• Interpret client requirements and translate them into quotations and operational plans
• Develop timelines, shipment plans, and resource allocation strategies
• Coordinate air, ocean, and road freight movements for event cargo
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, organisers, venues, and overseas partners
• Provide regular status updates, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution
• Attend client briefings, site visits, and project management and operational meetings
• Ensure timely booking of transport, customs clearance, and delivery to site
• Monitor shipment progress and manage deviations in real time
• Coordinate onsite logistics with the operational onsite team including move-in, marshalling, and move-out
• Liaise with global agents, carriers, transporters, and service providers
• Negotiate competitive rates in line with project budgets
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)

Job description

Job Req Number: 122947

Time Type: Full Time

Project/Operations Planning & Coordination

• Manage the full lifecycle of event logistics projects from enquiry to final reporting
• Interpret client requirements and translate them into quotations and operational plans
• Develop timelines, shipment plans, and resource allocation strategies
• Coordinate air, ocean, and road freight movements for event cargo

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, organisers, venues, and overseas partners
• Provide regular status updates, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution
• Attend client briefings, site visits, and project management and operational meetings Operational Execution
• Ensure timely booking of transport, customs clearance, and delivery to site
• Monitor shipment progress and manage deviations in real time
• Coordinate onsite logistics with the operational onsite team including move-in, marshalling, and move-out

Vendor & Partner Management

• Liaise with global agents, carriers, transporters, and service providers
• Negotiate competitive rates in line with project budgets
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs)

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let's grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work - we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company - this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.