Job Description

Freight Manager (Sea Freight) We are currently looking for a freight manager who reports to Head of Distribution Centre & Logistics for our Singapore based operation. We are in the most exciting phase of the business \xe2\x80\x93 Warehouse digitalisation and transformation. This is a newly created position; we aim to bring your expertise into our organisation to further support our fast-growing business across omni-channel. At this exciting phase, we embrace diverse thinking and expertise to enhance our business partnering to our front-line colleagues. You will be able to use your experience and pioneer a best practice in our platform. Uniquely, we are one of the very few 100% Singaporean owned and operated distribution centre. In this role, you will be accountable for: Freight management:

• In charge of coordinating with Forwarders, exporters, transportation crews, warehousing companies, and retailers on all matters related to shipping, logistics and freight management
• Establish relationships with vendors and suppliers to develop new business opportunities on freight related matters
• Optimizing operating cost through negotiating rates and schedules for shipments, identifying best rates for freight shipments
• Ensure operational risk is minimized through engaging insurance companies for cargo\xe2\x80\x99s damage & loss during transport
• Evaluating potential clients\xe2\x80\x99 shipping needs and recommending appropriate solutions
• Assess carrier performance based on customer feedback and implementing changes where necessary

• Passion for logistics industry
• A degree in supply chain or logistics management
• Have minimally 5-year experience in logistics management in retail/consumer goods industry
• Comfort level working with large database and spreadsheets
• Good communication skills, able to read and communicate with Chinese customs authority on import/export issues.