Head of Logistics Operations

Company: UrbanBridge Logistics Pte. Ltd. Position: Head of Logistics Operations Monthly salary: SGD 10,000 fixed Employment type: Full-time, Permanent Seniority: Senior Management Number of vacancies: 1 Industry: Transportation / Logistics Job function: Logistics / Supply Chain Working location: Singapore and client operational sites

Job summary

UrbanBridge Logistics Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Logistics Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for its warehouse and logistics-service activities.

The successful candidate will be accountable for operational performance, client-service delivery, financial management, workforce planning, compliance and business expansion. This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience managing complex logistics operations and client accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the company’s overall logistics and warehouse-service operations.
• Establish operational strategies, service standards and performance targets.
• Take responsibility for operating budgets, cost control, productivity and profitability.
• Oversee multiple client operations and ensure contractual service levels are achieved.
• Develop workforce, equipment and resource plans based on operational requirements.
• Lead operational mobilisation for new clients, sites and service contracts.
• Review operational data and implement productivity and cost-improvement programmes.
• Develop standard operating procedures, reporting systems and service-quality controls.
• Manage senior relationships with clients, vendors, contractors and business partners.
• Participate in commercial negotiations, contract reviews and major client proposals.
• Identify operational risks and establish business-continuity and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, employment and client-site requirements.
• Recruit, manage and develop operations managers, supervisors and employees.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for company management.
• Support business growth by developing scalable logistics capabilities and service offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant logistics, warehousing or supply-chain experience.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple logistics operations or major client accounts.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cost control, workforce planning and performance management.
• Experience managing client contracts and implementing new logistics operations.
• Strong leadership, commercial, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound knowledge of workplace safety and logistics-operational compliance.
• Strong analytical and operational-reporting skills.
• Able to travel between client and operational locations within Singapore.