Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Logistics & Supply Chain)

S. F. EXPRESS (SINGAPORE) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Singapore is seeking an experienced recruitment professional to enhance their talent acquisition efforts. Key responsibilities include proactive talent mapping, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and developing diversified recruitment channels. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the freight forwarding/ logistics sector and possess strong headhunting and networking skills within the industry. This role demands a self-driven individual capable of engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience within top-tier global freight forwarding/logistics companies.
• Strong industry network within logistics and supply chain talent market in Singapore.
• Proven experience in active sourcing and headhunting for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive talent mapping for key roles.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for various role levels.
• Develop diversified recruitment channels for talent acquisition.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Headhunting skills

Industry networking

Job description

1. Strategic Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence

• Conduct proactive talent mapping for key roles supporting the company’s growth in Singapore, including but not limited to:
  Strategic Key Account Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, Project Implementation, Operations Leadership, etc.

• Build and maintain strong market intelligence on competitor structures, talent movements, and salary benchmarks within top-tier global forwarding and logistics companies.

• Develop and own a high-quality talent pool across the logistics and supply chain industry, with particular focus on senior and hard-to-fill positions.

2. End-to-End Recruitment Ownership (Headhunting-driven)

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for roles ranging from specialist to senior leadership levels.

• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to deeply understand organizational needs and translate them into effective hiring strategies.

• Take a proactive headhunting approach to identify, engage, and attract high-calibre candidates from the market, rather than relying purely on inbound applications.

• Act as a trusted hiring advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on talent availability, market competitiveness, and hiring risks.

3. Recruitment Channels & Pipeline Development

• Develop and manage diversified recruitment channels including LinkedIn sourcing, industry networks, referrals, professional communities, job platforms, and selected search partners.

• Build long-term talent pipelines for critical roles in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, and commercial functions.

• Strengthen employer branding within the industry through professional engagement and candidate experience.

4. Recruitment Process & Data Optimization

Design, improve, and continuously optimize recruitment processes and tools to enhance hiring efficiency and quality.
Track and analyze recruitment data, providing regular reporting on hiring progress, channel effectiveness, and market trends to management.
Contribute to the development of a more structured and scalable talent acquisition framework.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1. Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience within top-tier global freight forwarding / logistics companies (e.g. DHL, Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker, DSV, CEVA, Maersk, FedEx, UPS, Expeditors, etc.)
• 2. Strong industry network within logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain talent market in Singapore.
• 3. Proven experience in active sourcing / headhunting for senior and niche roles, not limited to transactional hiring.
• 4. Able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.
• 5. Strong understanding of recruitment market dynamics, talent competition, and compensation trends.
• 6. Self-driven, mature, and able to operate independently as a senior individual contributor.