about the company
My client is a leading international logistics service provider. They provide customers with intelligent and effective logistics solutions. With more than 45,000 employees worldwide, they consist of 95 distinct companies. They operate in 28 countries with footprints in Japan, the Americas, Europe, East Asia and other parts of the Asia Pacific region.
about the job
In this role, you will report directly to the Head of APAC Freight Forwarding Business Headquarters (FWDHQ), and be responsible for the following:
Key responsibilities
- To set the purchasing strategy which contributes to company’s sustainable growth based on the deep understanding of companies’ direction and market situation etc.,
- In consultation with Director of the FWDHQ, design the organization of ocean cargo procurement which centralizes the carrier negotiation of companies in the region to secure the vessel space with competitive cost,
- Design the operational process to achieve above mentioned targets,
- To lead the communication and negotiation with carriers to maximize the benefit of centralized negotiation with carriers,
- To liaise with counterparts
- To review, improve and standardize work processes and procedures to improve efficiency of the Headquarters meeting ISO standard,
- To review and delegate job task to ensure staff is working efficiently,
- To evaluate & appraise of subordinate’s work performance for management review,
- Annual budget and mid-term plan making for procurement activity, and monthly monitoring of the performance,
- Analyse ocean freight market, customer trend and handling volume of their companies etc. to effectively update the region wide strategy and suggest it to the management,
- Any other duties as assigned by Director of the Headquarters.
skills & experience required
You are welcome to apply if you meet the following requirements:
- At least 7 years work experience in similar position,
- Good working experience with know-how on carrier’s pricing organization and/or in ocean freight management section of huge MNC shipper (consignor) who has direct contract with carriers,
- Good working experience in MNC companies with ability to liaise with colleagues from different countries,
- Strong connections with management of carriers especially in Singapore,
- Good ability to strategize and solve problems,
- Possess strong leadership and organizational skills,
- Excellent communication and people skills,
- Possess high awareness and interests about improvements, growth and adopting new business
Work Location: Tampines, Singapore
If you are interested in the position, kindly send your CV in to heny.lim(@)randstad.com.sg. Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving your current job. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
EA: 94C3609 | Reg: R22105263
Applicants must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption in accordance with MOM’s regulations to allow them to enter the workplace. Applicants may be required to share verifiable COVID-19 vaccination documents or proof of a valid exemption at the point of offer. Randstad Pte. Limited and/or the Client reserves the right to withdraw an offer if the applicant fails to provide verifiable COVID-19 vaccination and/or proof of exemption documents
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