Senior Specialist, Logistics, Global Freight & Transportation

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Singapore seeks a seasoned Global Manufacturing Logistics lead to drive freight and transport across air, ocean, road and express, building a data-driven capability that secures manufacturing continuity and customer commitments.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Finance and regional teams to optimize spend, lead times and service levels while advancing Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement. This is a pivotal role supporting ASM’s advanced semiconductor initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in global transportation, freight or supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership of international air, ocean and road freight in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong capability in freight procurement, budgeting, provider governance and cost optimization.
• Working knowledge of customs interfaces, freight claims, compliance and transportation risk.
• Strong analytical and digital skills across Excel, BI tools, ERP and Transportation Management Systems.
• Strategic, data-driven leader with strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills in a global matrix.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership for global freight operations and logistics providers across inbound materials, intercompany flows, spare parts and finished capital equipment.
• Manage forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and logistics providers through clear SLAs, scorecards and business reviews.
• Own transportation escalations, service recovery and corrective actions for recurring performance gaps.
• Partner with Procurement on tenders, lane strategies, provider selection and implementation.
• Manage freight budgets, forecasts, audit and payment controls, including rate validation, accruals, disputes and overcharge recovery.
• Deliver productivity through mode, route, consolidation, gateway and provider optimization while reducing premium freight.
• Establish a transportation control tower with shipment visibility, proactive exception management and clear escalation routines.
• Use dashboards and predictive insights to improve delivery, lead-time, spend, claims and provider performance.
• Maintain compliant cross-border execution and business‑continuity plans for critical lanes and providers.
• Drive global standards and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
• Lead logistics planning for quarter‑end and other critical business timelines.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Customer Operations and regional logistics teams

Skills

Global freight operations

Vendor governance

Budgeting & cost optimization

Analytics & digital tools

Contract & SLA management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/Business

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP

Transportation Management System

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.Butwe’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Job’s mission

As part of ASM’s Global Manufacturing Logistics team, you will lead global freight and transportation across air, ocean, road, express and specialized freight. You will build a standardized, data-driven capability that delivers safe, compliant, reliable and cost-effective movement while protecting manufacturing continuity and customer commitments.

What you will be working on

• Provide functional leadership for global freight operations and logistics providers across inbound materials, intercompany flows, spare parts and finished capital equipment
• Manage forwarders, carriers, customs brokers and logistics providers through clear SLAs, scorecards and business reviews
• Own transportation escalations, service recovery and corrective actions for recurring performance gaps
• Partner with Procurement on tenders, lane strategies, provider selection and implementation
• Manage freight budgets, forecasts, audit and payment controls, including rate validation, accruals, disputes and overcharge recovery
• Deliver productivity through mode, route, consolidation, gateway and provider optimization while reducing premium freight
• Establish a transportation control tower with shipment visibility, proactive exception management and clear escalation routines
• Use dashboards and predictive insights to improve delivery, lead-time, spend, claims and provider performance
• Maintain compliant cross-border execution and business‑continuity plans for critical lanes and providers
• Drive global standards and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem solving
• Lead logistics planning for quarter‑end and other critical business timelines
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Customer Operations and regional logistics teams

What we are looking for

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in global transportation, freight or supply chain operations
• Proven leadership of international air, ocean and road freight in a global manufacturing environment
• Strong capability in freight procurement, budgeting, provider governance and cost optimization
• Working knowledge of customs interfaces, freight claims, compliance and transportation risk
• Strong analytical and digital skills across Excel, BI tools, ERP and Transportation Management Systems
• Strategic, data-driven leader with strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills in a global matrix

What sets you apart

• Lean, Six Sigma or recognized supply chain certification
• Experience leading tenders, network redesign, control towers or logistics transformation
• A measurable record of improving service, cost, resilience and provider performance

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com andon LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.