Supervisor, Country Operations

APL Logistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APL Logistics in Singapore is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily logistics, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with external vendors to meet business needs. You will guide the team, monitor performance, and drive improvements across divisions to maximize productivity and minimize costs.

The role emphasizes implementing functional strategies, supporting the Senior Manager Country Operations, managing performance, and ensuring training and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in logistics, warehousing, transportation, distribution, or related fields.
• Good command of English for liaison with external parties and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily operational goals.
• Supervise all activities in the assigned division/LOBs - includes overseeing and monitoring purchases required for the necessary daily operations.
• Monitor quality of daily operational activities; introduce interventions to address non-conformance.
• Plan and arrange daily logistics and schedules.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders - both internal and external.
• Assist in managing the operational risks in the assigned division/LOBs.
• Identify areas of improvement in operations and provide recommendations; simplify and streamline to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies; execute approved changes.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in company policies and local regulations; ensure compliance; investigate and address non-compliance; follow up and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Skills

Good command of English

Job description

Job Description

Supervise all activities in the assigned division/LOBs to ensure a smooth sailing daily operations and business needs are met whilst maximizing productivity and minimizing costs. This includes compliance to company policies, adherence to local regulations and addressing non-compliance cases. In addition, dependent on the assigned division/LOBs, the incumbent may also need to work with external vendors (2PL/3PL) and manage contingency workers engaged to meet operational needs. This role will also ensure that functional strategies are implemented and support the (Senior) Manager Country Operations in managing the performance and capabilities of the team.

Job Description

Supervise all activities in the assigned division/LOBs to ensure a smooth sailing daily operations and business needs are met whilst maximizing productivity and minimizing costs. This includes compliance to company policies, adherence to local regulations and addressing non-compliance cases. In addition, dependent on the assigned division/LOBs, the incumbent may also need to work with external vendors (2PL/3PL) and manage contingency workers engaged to meet operational needs. This role will also ensure that functional strategies are implemented and support the (Senior) Manager Country Operations in managing the performance and capabilities of the team.

Responsibilities

Operations Management & Compliance

• Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily operational goals.
• Supervise all activities in the assigned division/LOBs - includes overseeing and monitoring purchases required for the necessary daily operations.
• Monitor quality of daily operational activities; introduce interventions to address non-conformance.
• Plan and arrange daily logistics and schedules.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders - both internal and external.
• Assist in managing the operational risks in the assigned division/LOBs.
• Identify areas of improvement in operations and provide recommendations; simplify and streamline to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies; execute approved changes.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in company policies and local regulations; ensure compliance; investigate and address non-compliance; follow up and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Insights, Reporting & Others

• Prepare monthly reports for various stakeholders.
• Review and assess performance of vendors.
• Analyze operational issues, identify patterns where possible, and give suggestions to resolve these challenges.
• Ensure proper documentations are kept where required.
• Verify vendor invoices received and ensure timely submission to Finance for payment processing.
• Assist with both internal and external audits.
• Plan work schedules and manage team's performance, identify training needs and motivating the team to achieve the department's objectives.
• Conduct orientation to new hires and ensure all mandatory trainings are completed within stipulated timeframe.
• Ensure the team meets training requirements and comply with WSH standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 6 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, distribution, supply chain or related fields. Good command of English language to liaise with external parties and preparing reports.

Please note this is a contract role until Sep 2028.