Job Description

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Our client is a global industrial manufacturing company and they are looking for an experienced freight professional to join their team.
Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end regional freight operations, covering inbound, outbound, and intercompany movements across Asia.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with 3PL partners, freight forwarders, and courier providers to ensure timely delivery to plants, customers, and distribution hubs.
• Investigate and resolve logistics problems such as transportation delays, discrepancies, damaged shipments, or documentation issues.
• Ensure all cargo movements meet import/export regulations, customs requirements, and internal trade policies; maintain accurate and audit-ready shipping documentation.
• Collaborate with trade compliance teams and customs brokers on declarations and regulatory matters.
• Support freight rate reviews, including ad-hoc quotations and lane negotiations together with Procurement.
• Monitor cost drivers, assist with quarterly freight cost reporting, and validate freight invoices and allocations in SAP or related systems.
• Perform key SAP logistics transactions and maintain accurate master data for routes, shipping points, and logistics partners.
• Assist in enhancements to Transportation Management Systems and process integration with external logistics providers; contribute to testing, SOP revisions, and process alignment.
• Track and improve logistics performance indicators, supporting warehouse transitions, stock transfers, and system go-live activities.
• Participate in or lead continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen operational control and compliance.
• Provide logistics support for new product introductions, distribution footprint changes, and sustainability-related projects.

Requirements

• Experience in logistics or supply-chain operations within a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in 3PL Management
• Solid knowledge of international freight forwarding, import/export requirements, and dangerous-goods handling.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP/WMS platforms, along with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, regulatory handling practices, and cross-border logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics budgets, lead improvement projects, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, particularly in multinational or cross-border settings.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse relocations, new site setups, or operational transitions.
• Exposure to logistics operations within the Johor region or Singapore-Malaysia cross-border environment is advantageous.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma tools.

Genevieve Teo
EA No.: R21100929
Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd
EA licence No. : 18C9146
Company information
Employment Agency licence No: 18C9146
Company UEN: 201733938H
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