Transportation Manager AP

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Asia Pacific Transportation Manager to lead logistics operations. In this hybrid role, you will develop a high-performing team, manage domestic trade lanes, and champion improvement projects. Your expertise will drive cost-saving initiatives and enhance service delivery across the organization. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mindfulness Programs

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Company Volunteer Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized Wellbeing Programs

Access to Professional Development Courses

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation with supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of leading cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high-performing team of Planners and Analysts.
• Oversee domestic trade lanes and manage service provider relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Cost-Saving Projects

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA Degree

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Asia Pacific Transportation Manager is an integral member of the Rockwell Logistics Teams and directs the daily work of transportation functions. You will ensure the monthly financial performance is met, variances are identified and addressed. Additionally, you will lead compliance to all existing processes, pursue continuous improvement opportunities, and align with Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Materials to meet and improve transportation needs.

You will report to the Director of Logistics, Global Operations.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Develop a high-performing team of Planners and Analysts.
2. Manage the team in accordance with Rockwell guidelines and recommendations.
3. Manage Asia domestic trade lanes, ensuring predictability, cost competitiveness, and compliance with regulations.
4. Oversee relationships with domestic service providers, developing standard QBRs and performance monitoring.
5. Champion improvement projects with providers and business partners through collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
6. Lead daily tactical and transactional functions for the transportation team, including routing guide adherence, shipment scheduling, transit time reporting, and cost performance reporting.
7. Communicate shipment performance effectively.
8. Serve as an escalation point for operational issues and guide resolutions.
9. Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements for cost savings and service enhancements.
10. Ensure daily operations are executed with excellence, implement process improvements, and monitor performance.
11. Represent transportation in cross-functional projects to support process changes and upgrades.
12. Oversee financial budgeting, causals, and re-forecasting with appropriate detail.
13. Collaborate with global peers and centers of excellence to foster a global mindset.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the posting countries; no sponsorship available.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• MBA degree.
• Ten years of experience in the transportation industry with increasing responsibilities, including at least three years in a supervisory role and international transportation exposure.
• Understanding of warehouse, demand planning, customer service, sourcing, and other supply chain functions.
• Proven track record of leading cost-saving projects and implementing process improvements.
• Experience with advanced supply chain techniques and leading-edge logistics practices.
• Leadership skills in team building, collaboration, accountability, and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across distributed organizations.
• Service orientation and results-driven mindset.
• Industry expertise in people, organizations, and functions to build a best-in-class transportation team.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes:

• Mindfulness programs with a Calm premium membership.
• Volunteer paid time off after six months of employment.
• Company volunteer and donation matching programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through OnTrack.
• Access to a digital library of professional development courses.

...and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role. Employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless otherwise required by business needs.