Job Description

Company Description"We\'re not in the shipping business; we\'re in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderAs a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage by focusing on our values and culture we make Expeditors\' greatest competitive advantage in global supply chain services."You\'d be surprised how far we\'ll go for you."Summary:The ESC Transportation Operations Manager will work with logistics business leads to define and manage roadmaps and manage operations to effectively deliver on the ESC program objectives. Review impacts to logistics and develop mitigation strategies. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach. Provides functional subject matter expertise and anticipates customer\'s needs. Interface with multiple vendors and partners to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements.Key Responsibilities:

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that impact customer satisfaction and improve customer experience
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer queries / problems regarding ESC
• Build and present executive ready presentations and written reports to major stakeholders
• Lead project calls discussing progress, risks, challenges and ultimately facilitate decision-making
• Communicate key operational milestones to all key stakeholders and drive alignment
• Review engineeering design drawings and align within project scope
• Work with planners and PM\'s and create plans to support preplanning and on time delivery
• Own information gathering and evaluate restrictions and regulatory requirements that impact supply chain
• Monitor operations and coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on time delivery
• Proactively identify and developing mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts
• Maintain and report on supplier and forwarder performance to agreed SLO\'s, risk and priorities
• Ensure projects follow the proper project management life cycle and include proper documentation such as project charters, documentation for public consumption, technical and end-user documentation, document storage and controls
• Organizes and manages project activities across vendors, carriers, factories, contract manufacturers
• Conduct post-implementation reviews (i.e., evaluate performance against defined project goals)
• Analyze late orders and / or damanges and provide root cause analysis
• Support RFI / RFQ processes and benchmarking
• Manage regional and local transportation matters as they arise and as required by the customer
• Collaborate with ESC project team to build consistency in all processes and procedures
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, benchmarks, best practices and advancements in supply chain, including emerging tools, techniques and best practices and apply new knowledge to improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in supply chain and logistics, specifically in ground and ocean
• 3+ years experience in operations management or project management
• 3+ years experience in owning stakeholder management and facilitation
• Strong knowledge of large-scale data center construction methodologies and planning
• Understanding of data center infrastructure, system, equipment, including power and cooling
• Familiarity with regulations and requirements specific to data center construction shipments
• Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis
• Risk sensitive, recognises when problems arise or are likely to arise
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Must be willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours, including weekends
• English language professional proficiency preferred

Additional InformationONLY THOSE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN SINGAPORE NEED TO APPLYSuccessful candidates must pass the company\'s defined background check.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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