TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER

WISSEN FREIGHTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wissen Freights Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage end-to-end land freight transport operations, spanning local and cross-border trucking.

You will plan routes, schedules, and load allocation to maximize fleet efficiency, while coordinating with drivers and vendors to ensure smooth execution. The role requires 3-5 years in land freight, a strong grasp of route planning and fleet management, and familiarity with TMS and tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in land freight, trucking operations, or transport management.
• Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and load optimization.
• Experience with cross-border trucking operations and related documentation.
• Ability to manage drivers and third-party transport vendors effectively.
• Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS) and tracking tools.
• Strong cost-control mindset with ability to improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end land freight transport operations including local and cross-border trucking.
• Plan and optimize routes, schedules, and load allocation to maximize fleet efficiency and reduce transit time.
• Coordinate with transport vendors, drivers, and third-party logistics partners for smooth execution.
• Oversee fleet utilization, maintenance scheduling, and vehicle availability.
• Ensure accurate preparation and handling of transport documents (delivery orders, waybills, permits, etc.).
• Monitor shipment movement and resolve delays, breakdowns, or route disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and cross-border requirements.
• Control and optimize operational costs including fuel, tolls, and vendor charges.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per trip, and vehicle utilization.
• Lead and manage drivers, coordinators, and operations staff to maintain high performance.

Skills

Route planning

Fleet management

Load optimization

Cross-border trucking

TMS

Tracking tools

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related

Tools

TMS software

GPS tracking

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end land freight transport operations including local and cross-border trucking.
• Plan and optimize routes, schedules, and load allocation to maximize fleet efficiency and reduce transit time.
• Coordinate with transport vendors, drivers, and third-party logistics partners for smooth execution.
• Oversee fleet utilization, maintenance scheduling, and vehicle availability.
• Ensure accurate preparation and handling of transport documents (delivery orders, waybills, permits, etc.).
• Monitor shipment movement and proactively resolve delays, breakdowns, or route disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards, and cross-border requirements.
• Control and optimize operational costs including fuel, tolls, and vendor charges.
• Track key performance metrics such as on-time delivery, cost per trip, and vehicle utilization.
• Lead and manage drivers, coordinators, and operations staff to maintain high performance levels.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in land freight, trucking operations, or transport management.
• Strong understanding of route planning, fleet management, and load optimization.
• Experience handling cross-border trucking operations and related documentation (if applicable).
• Ability to manage drivers and third-party transport vendors effectively.
• Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS) and tracking tools.
• Strong cost-control mindset with the ability to improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.