Regional Program Executive - Freight
Position Summary A regional logistics operations role focused on air and ocean freight, process improvement, SOP development, stakeholder coordination, and IT system enhancements.
Job Scope:
- Represent operations in dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure timely completion of project deadlines.
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process flowcharts.
- Conduct internal and external training for operational staff.
- Coordinate with the IT team on system enhancements and integration.
- Manage testing for IT projects.
- Provide support for daily operational issues.
- Maintain regional SOPs and ensure alignment across internal and external operations.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including customer KPI reports.
- Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
- Act as a control tower for communication between internal teams and external customers.
- Work with the Operations Manager to identify and implement operational improvements.
- Conduct internal operational training when new customer requirements arise.
- Maintain good customer relationships.
- Support ad hoc quotations when required.
- Travel overseas when required.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of either air or ocean freight is mandatory, while familiarity with trucking and logistics operations will be an advantage.
- Good operational knowledge of supply chain management (SCM) and processes involving air and ocean freight transportation.
- Minimum 3 years of freight forwarding experience; regional experience will be an advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
- Knowledge of EDI and common IT terminology.
- Good written and spoken English.
Working hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am - 6pm