Transportation Manager

Rockwell Automation; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee transportation activities across the supply chain. This pivotal role involves managing vendor relationships, optimizing logistics plans, and ensuring on-time delivery while adhering to budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and transportation, with a focus on building high-performing teams and improving operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a range of wellness programs and professional development opportunities to enhance your career journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive mindfulness programs

Volunteer Paid Time off

Company volunteer and donation matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized wellbeing programs

On-demand digital course library

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, especially in warehousing and transportation.
• Understanding of supply chain environment in SEA/INDIA Regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation activities and optimize supply chain services.
• Lead the team for operation schedule execution and on-time delivery.

Skills

Logistics Management

Team Building

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Role Summary

Manage all transportation activities and related systems information in the full supply chain network. Responsibilities include supply chain services; international and domestic transportation arrangement and optimization; 3rd party vendor management; ensure the above Ontime delivery/LT/Quality. Develop and implement logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer need within budget constraints. Work with vendors and peers in Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Product Development personnel to increase network and procedures. Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Your Responsibilities:

• Resolve transportation issues in collaboration with teams with the objective of providing better service and experience to customers.
• Lead and ensure the team for operation schedule execution on a daily/weekly/monthly basis for on-time delivery causal analysis and improvement.
• Review the LT Setup and the carrier commitment to ensure the correct system setup.
• Guide the transportation quality to reduce damage/wrong shipments and lead the claim process.
• Oversee operations from transportation Service Providers and develop standard MBR/QBR to achieve long-term relationships and continuous improvement plans.
• Lead the team to implement the RFP and setup all SOPs for all forwarders.
• Partner with different functional teams to improve productivity and process efficiency in operations.
• Provision Freight Charges and validate monthly freight bills.
• Guide transportation sustainability.
• Be an escalation point for daily operational issues and lead resolution.
• Identify operational inefficiencies with existing carrier solutions and recommend improvements delivering cost savings or service improvements.
• Lead the implementation of Global projects together with the global COE Team.
• Develop a high-performing team to achieve performance with high quality.
• Improve processes and collaborate with regional partners to deliver higher service levels.
• Review and develop SOP; implement improved processes.
• Manage productivity projects to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage a large team of RA & transportation partners in delivering consistent results.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA.
• Understanding of the supply chain environment of SEA/INDIA Regions.
• Knowledge of the nature of Dangerous goods and oversized shipments.
• At least 10 years of experience in Logistics, especially in warehousing and transportation.
• Familiarity with different international transportation models and the E2E Process.
• Capability to manage 3rd party forwarders to achieve lower costs and better performance.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Skills in team building, collaboration, accountability, and critical thinking.
• Willingness to work with the complexity and challenges of the supply chain and achieve solutions.
• Experience with report dashboards (e.g., SAP, WMS).
• Experience working with SAP – CRM, ERP, ECC & WMS (Optional).

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.