Specialist - Scheduling & Logistics Capacity Management

Rio Tinto Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global resources company is seeking a Specialist in Scheduling & Logistics Capacity Management, based in Singapore. The role involves developing and optimizing logistics capacity plans, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing operational efficiency. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in supply chain logistics, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Power BI and advanced Excel is preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, managing large-scale logistics operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in supply chain and logistics.
• Experience in capacity management within the container liner shipping industry is advantageous.
• Strong ability to engage with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop allocation and shipment scheduling plans.
• Produce analysis and recommendations for optimizing logistics capacity.
• Align between Sales, Procurement, and Logistics on shipping capacity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Determined problem solver

Strong analytical skills

Attention to details

Numerical reasoning

Knowledge of Power BI

Knowledge of data analytics tools

Ability to drive digital solutions adoption

Education

Degree in Maritime/Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Why explore

• A key role in logistics vessel scheduling, capacity planning and management
• An opportunity to work alongside and network with a global team of Rio Tinto professionals
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for a Specialist - Scheduling & Logistics Capacity Management to be part of our Asia Pacific Logistics Execution team to perform safe and timely shipments of >$2B worth of products to and from international origins and destinations. Based in our Singapore Commercial hub, this role collaborates with Sourcing & Strategy to spearhead development of logistics products and senior carrier relationships that will enable the execution of supply chain strategies, steering volume by managing our yield and carrier commitments in line with demand and costs to deliver optimal value to the business as well as to meet customers’ requirements. The role requires quick thinking and action to handle the dynamic business requirements, able to forward plan and initiate solutions against anticipated issues. It provides opportunities to independently demonstrate problem solving skills through improvement projects and daily operations.
Reporting to the Manager, APAC Logistics Execution, you will:

• Develop allocation and shipment scheduling plans for both export and inbound non-bulk based on short term sales plan, raw materials demand, market strategy and negotiated carrier portfolio.
• Produce analysis and recommendations for allocation of logistics capacity within the sales plan, optimising logistics portfolio and taking into consideration sales and strategic guidelines for input in the Sales & Operational Planning process (S&O).
• Follow up on execution against plan, working with S&O, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Logistics Operations, initiate and track corrective actions as required.
• Develop carrier evaluation methodology and guidelines, analyse their performance and implement actions to treat deviations such as unused allocations or failure to provide agreed capacity.
• Facilitate alignment between Sales, S&O, Procurement and Logistics in relation to different aspects of allocation and scheduling of shipping capacity to maximize results and recognition of the value creation to our customers.
• Build and maintain strong effective carrier relationships collaborating with Sourcing & Strategy team on carrier selections, negotiation, contracts and performance management, providing bid support to relevant stakeholders on freight rates, consolidation opportunities, network constraints and carrier onboarding.
• Act as key focal point for allocation and shipment scheduling related issues internally and with carriers externally.
• Lead implementation of innovative logistics solutions and digital projects ensuring both internal and external customers’ needs are met within costs and timeframes and perform super‑user role for connected planning and optimisation systems.
• Support Logistics Operations in performance metrics analytics, identify and lead continuous business improvement opportunities including but not limited to the current planning process to achieve best‑in‑class performance.

What you will need for the role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Maritime/Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience across supply chain, logistics, supply & demand planning with trade or capacity management experience in container liner shipping industry being advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to engage with cross functional stakeholders and build collaborative relationships across different levels.
• Determined problem solver with high level attention to details, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced numerical and logical reasoning to identify key value drivers for business.
• Ability to drive adoption and efficient use of digital solutions to manage logistics flows; knowledge of digital transformation and supply chain and data analytics would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Power BI, advanced Excel or any other data analytics tools/applications.