Regional International Freight, Senior Specialist

International Freight Senior Specialist Keywords: collaborative, optimisation, strategic expertise, governance, advanced analytics, CoE, cost efficiency, stakeholder engagement, cost management, RFQ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an International Freight Senior Specialist to join a regional team based in Singapore. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving optimisation initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain. You will be at the forefront of transforming international freight operations, providing strategic expertise to market fulfilment teams and unlocking higher profitability, operational efficiency, and organisational agility. The position offers exposure to advanced analytics, digital platforms, and performance governance, making it ideal for candidates seeking growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

What you'll do:

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of supply chain operations across the region.

• Author, maintain, and govern International Freight Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), integrating Lean methodologies to enhance business performance and ensure compliance.
• Redefine global ocean, air, and multimodal networks to maximise speed and cost efficiency while guiding market fulfilment teams on complex routing decisions.
• Provide expert guidance on transit times and risk mitigation strategies for international freight operations across multiple regions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain and present these to leadership teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Spearhead the deployment of regional strategic projects such as TMS, WMS, and Logistics Business Solutions (LBS), ensuring seamless integration within local markets.
• Own overall supply chain results by identifying trends and risks, facilitating regular performance reviews, and aligning action plans with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with IT teams to leverage digital platforms like Tableau and Salesforce for advanced visual performance tracking and real-time insights.
• Govern the Supply Chain Margin Improvement Programme by holding project owners accountable and escalating risks to the savings pipeline promptly.
• Drive governance for market-level improvement projects aimed at reducing supply chain costs as a percentage of net sales.
• Support commercial and finance teams in developing robust financial frameworks including Monthly Operational Reviews (MOR), budgeting, and long-range planning.

What you bring:

• Relevant Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain or related discipline is required for this role.
• At least five years of experience in international freight within supply chain environments is mandatory.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international freight modes including ocean, air, multimodal transportations across regions is essential.
• Familiarity with 3PL/4PL distributor model concepts is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience working within corporate business environments with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in process flow re-design, mapping, and data-driven decision making use of advanced analytics tools.
• Working knowledge of strategy deployment methods as well as performance measures on financial/supply chain platforms is important.
• Hands-on experience managing high-volume structured and unstructured data sets using data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Salesforce.
• Business acumen alongside strong initiative; ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in international freight management to new heights within a collaborative regional team based in Singapore, this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below—don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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