Traffic Controller

Cogent Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a full-time Traffic Controller to manage container movements, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient route planning. The role involves real-time updates on job progress and collaboration with drivers and clients to optimize logistics operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

2-way company transport @ Jurong East

Daily meal subsidy

In-house gym

Dental, medical and insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in driver deployment for trucking/loose cargo jobs.
• Strong understanding of land transportation regulations and routes in Singapore.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage trucking activities to meet delivery requirements.
• Provide real-time updates on job progress.
• Monitor truck and delivery status to optimize resources.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Nitec or equivalent in logistics, supply chain management, transportation

Job description

Company Description

Cogent Holdings Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) Co., Ltd and has a wide range of clientele ranging from local SMEs to multinational companies. Cogent owns one of Singapore's largest one-stop integrated logistics hub, Cogent 1.Logistics Hub. It offers warehousing, freight forwarding, container and ISO tank depot, automotive logistics and transportation services in Singapore. It also operates warehousing and container depot businesses in Malaysia.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for aTraffic Controller in SH Cogent Logistics Pte Ltd. The Traffic Controller play a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing the movement of containers via land transportation, ensuring timely deliveries, efficient route planning and effective communication with drivers and clients.

1. Manage trucking activities to fulfill customers’ delivery requirement.

2. Provide real-time updates on job progress in the system.

3. Monitor truck and delivery status to optimize resources.

4. Coordinate container trucking consignments with Prime Mover Drivers and customers.

5. Ensure the accuracy of driver incentives for drivers.

6. Perform counseling to Prime Mover Drivers when necessary.

7. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

1. Nitec or equivalent qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, transportation or a related field preferred.

2. Minimum of 1 year of experience in deployment of drivers for trucking/ loose cargo jobs.

3. Strong understanding of land transportation regulations, routes and logistical considerations in Singapore.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with drivers, clients and internal stakeholders.

5. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

6. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Others Information:

1. Working hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm; Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm

2. 2-way company transport @ Jurong East

3. Daily meal subsidy

4. In-house gym

5. Dental, medical and insurance benefits