Senior Executive - Transportation

Job Function

Warehouse & Cold Chain Management

Job Summary

The Senior Executive - Transportation (Warehouse and Cold Chain Management) is responsible for planning and implementing complex transportation processes, operations and technology. He/She is also responsible for developing plans to monitor transportation resources utilisation levels and reviewing efficiency of transportation operations.

Analytical and systematic, he/she is required to explore solutions and analyse feasibility of plans. He/She is also expected to supervise a transport operations team, and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement processes and technology.

Job Responsibilities/Key Tasks(External)

Business Administration Operations
•    Manage stakeholders to monitor completion of requirements and activities
•    Participate in value-based culture and a culture of accountability in the organisation
•    Adhere to organisation’s governance, compliance issues and reporting processes
•    Lead teams in the workplace
•    Review allocation of resources in support of different business activities
•    Optimise use of allocated resources
•    Coordinate operational policies, standards and procedures
•    Execute risk mitigation plans
•    Develop incident or crisis management plans to ensure gaps are mitigated

Business Process/Continuous Improvement
•    Execute business processes improvement solutions
•    Adhere to corporate social responsibility policies for logistics operations
•    Execute environmental protection policies and procedures
•    Develop measures using quality management knowledge to enhance quality standards

Safety and Health
•    Manage WSH activities to ensure department's compliance to requirements
•    Perform safety and health risk assessment
•    Coordinate corrective actions to address areas of non-conformance to WSH standards
•    Manage WSH solutioning discussions around suggestions to improve existing processes

Technology Application
•    Review areas in logistics operations where technology can enhance processes

Sales and Customer Service
•    Manage key accounts through maintaining close contact with stakeholders
•    Communicate with key account managers to identify new businesses and grow relationships that assist in revenue generation within assigned verticals
•    Plan delivery of logistics products and services that meet customer requirements
•    Deploy logistics services that meet customer requirements
•    Monitor lapses in delivery of logistics services to customers

Transportation Operations
•    Coordinate overall transportation operations
•    Develop transport risk management plans to improve process of transport execution
•    Optimise resource and cost management based on market practices and business environment
•    Manage resources to ensure transportation operation schedules are met
•    Review application of integrated logistics solutions and business management principles to improve overall transport plan
•    Manage delivery and pick-up transportation operations

Warehousing, Cargo and Material Handling
•    Review cargo or material handling security procedures
•    Manage resources to ensure cargo-handling schedules are met
•    Manage cargo documentation process according to industry standards or sector requirements
•    Develop operational improvements based on performance measures
•    Develop methods and techniques to better manage dangerous goods and hazardous materials

Professional Qualifications & Relevant Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent certifications
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in Transport / Warehouse Operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by effectively managing time and prioritizing critical tasks
• Ability to lead, guide, and motivate a team and maintain high morale

Job Requirements

• Basic knowledge of SAP/Warehouse Management System (WMS)/Supply Chain Software/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Class 3 / 4 and/or Class 5 Driving Licence and/or Vocational/Forklift Licence is an advantage 
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office/Power Platform Applications
• Work location: Changi Airfreight Centre 
• Singaporean only

“This job is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

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