Total 54 communications manager job vacancies in Transportation / Logistics category in Warwick, Rhode Island

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supply chain manager (SCM) reports to the country director, Singapore Country Director(CD).
• Supply chain manager is primarily responsible for four areas in supply chain such as Procurement (sourcing & purchasing), Shipping (import/export), Warehouse and Logistics Management.
• Determine and agree key supply chain KPI's & objectives for His sub-departments and evaluate their progress & achievements through a department meeting and yearly appraisal process.
• Securing that procurement, shipping as well as warehouse and logistics management is performed in accordance with VIKING guidelines and industry best practices.
• Ensure that the sourcing, procurement, warehouse, and logistic functions provides the necessary support to other departments (i.e. Order Fulfilment for Sales & Service) to ensure a smooth daily operation and to achieve Sales & Service target.
• Secure that daily operations are handled correctly in SAP ERP system.
• Aid that the inter-departmental corporation is continuously being improved with the aim to have the highest customer satisfaction (Sales & Service) in the VIKING network.
• Continuously develop best practices in the department and thrive to simplify workflows with the aim to minimize duplication of works and to achieve great satisfaction for employees as well as for internal and external customers.
• Monitor the work of internal stakeholders to ensure that the codes of ethics in their respective area of responsibility are upheld.
• Foster and promote safety culture within the department in co-operation with QHSE manager.
• Prepare and Monitor Risk Assessment for the Department in-cooperation with QHSE Manager.
• Coaching and mentoring of the team members to achieve organization's goals and objective.
• Lead and Conduct Year-End Stock Count.
• Source and Appoint a Waste Management Company approved and licensed by Arm and Explosives (A&E) and as well as National Environmental Agency (NEA) Singapore.
• Prepare necessary SCM Reports for the Team and as per CD Requirements for the Local Management Meeting addressing the Department's Performance.
• Prepare an Annual budget for the Department in-collaboration with CD.
• Conduct ISO internal process audit as and when it's needed.
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned by CD.

KEY FUNCTIONS & TASKS

• To organize and ensure daily effective operation in all aspects of Procurement (sourcing & purchasing), Shipping (import/export), Warehouse and Logistics management
• Implement correct use of SAP in the departments under your responsibility as well as aid training of SAP for other departments upon request, this includes aiding the operation in Malaysia.
• Follow all statutory and regulatory requirements to avoid mishandling of goods and endangering the company business. This is especially important towards our licenses and authorizations.
• Plan and execute Waste Disposal for Dangerous and Control Goods on quarterly basis.
• Optimize work efficiency in the departments under your control to minimize over time and to achieve right work balance for employees.
• Conduct Weekly SCM Meeting addressing Team's and Operational needs.
• Reporting news and issues related to the department or in other ways related to Vikings business to the CD.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (COMPETENCE)

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement fields.
• 3-5 Years Of Industry experiences.
• Leadership Skills, Customer Sensitive, Advanced SAP and MS Excel, Word and PPT Skills

Commodity Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies on assigned commodities with regional and global commodity leads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (global Sourcing team, Engineering, Operations, Business Units, Quality, etc.) in executing these strategies.
• Participate and support Global Commodity Leads in managing global commodities.
• Source and qualify new suppliers especially in best-cost-country (BCC) in line with Rockwell commodities strategy.
• Drive relentless improvements in quality, delivery, and cost to meet Strategic Sourcing targets and initiatives.
• Keep abreast of design, product, and market requirements from Business Units and, in turn, share market and suppliers’ developments.

Supplier Management

• Track and implement action plans with external partners and internal stakeholders to continuously improve Strategic Sourcing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as well as support manufacturing locations regionally and globally.
• Conduct regular business reviews with strategic and critical suppliers involving relevant stakeholders.

Attract, Develop, and Retain Talent

• Coach and develop his/her team to build functional and leadership capabilities.
• Continually review and explore development opportunities. Provide constructive feedback to drive improvements and/or corrections.
• Facilitate and conduct information sharing to global commodity team and relevant stakeholders to enhance collaboration and adoption of best-practices.

Continuous Improvements.

• Continually review supply base - source & develop new and potential suppliers to support the business requirements.
• Conduct sourcing workshops to continuously build up the savings funnel to achieve year-on-year savings target.
• Identify strategic sourcing best practices and drive these best practices into the Rockwell strategic sourcing toolkit and sourcing strategies.

Thorough Familiarity with Company Policies and Procedures.

• Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws.
• Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies published on the Rockwell Automation information network.

Plan and manage transportation

Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle

Liaise and negotiate with client

Keep track of delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

Resolve any arising problems or complaints

Supervise a team of drivers

Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Requirements

At least 5 years of working experience as a Logistics Manager (Transport)

Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain

Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff

Proficient in standard logistics software

Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Work location : Tuas

Working hours : Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)

For Singapore/ PR applicant only

Pickup point : Boon Lay MRT

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION

• Lead, manage and motivate with cross discipline team members to make sure that all parties are aligned to project requirements/scopes, schedules and costs
• Build and sustain effective communication with other roles involved in the project
• Project scope management: develops and maintains project documentation which includes creating project business case, project schedule and issue list, establishing role & responsibility and key tasks / milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues arising in project and timely escalations throughout project life cycle
• Write business requirements documents for projects/enhancements/ continuous improvements
• Map AS-IS and TO-BE processes, design new business processes and re-engineer existing business processes and define operational process metrics.
• Responsible for super user/ end user acceptance testing, including executing some test scripts and overseeing and execution of process training
• Manage change requests to ensure all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation audits
• Manage customer satisfaction within the project period
• Ensure a seamless handover of successfully implemented project to operations team
• Document lessons learned at the end of project cycle

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor Degree in a related discipline
• Proven track record in project management, data analysis skills
• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies
• Knowledge/ Experience of warehousing/ ecomm operations
• Able to multi-task and work under pressure and tight schedule effectively and independently
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• 5 years experience in a supply chain project implementation
• Travel requirement: ~30% (project stage dependent)

This Transportation Security Manager position is located T F Green State Airport (PVD), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
• Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
• Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind.
• Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
• Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop daily/monthly operational and financial reports, dashboard/matrix to keep track of departments’ productivity and financial performance.
• Monthly review of Transportation departments’ financial performance against historical results, forecasts, and budgets, and provide recommendations to reduce redundancy, improve efficiency and ensure financial targets are met.
• Timely review of accuracy of Transportation statistics required for weekly and monthly reporting purposes.
• Review departments’ billing and statistical recording processes and implement procedures to straighten any process inefficiencies and ensure billing and data records are timely, accurate and complete.
• Maintenance of daily and monthly operational data for statistical reporting.
• Involved in contract tender exercise for departments’ required products and services with Procurement and respective Operations teams and conduct detailed review of terms and clauses for contractual agreements.
• Support and review financial aspects of operational projects and initiatives which drive process improvements and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure procedures are in line with Finance, Procurement and Compliance requirements.
• Review of Transportation departments’ contractual and purchase requisition listing to ensure timelines are complied with Procurement and Compliance requirements.
• Perform ad hoc and routine analyses supported with data and financial projections/impact as assigned by Management for strategy and operational decision-making purposes.
• Interpret and analyze business statistical data to support Operations teams with execution of process enhancement initiatives.
• Spearhead on the development and maintenance of annual operating and capital budgets and preparation of budget justifications for Transportation departments.
• Key liaison between Transportation and other internal stakeholders (Procurement, Compliance, Finance) to address questions relating to departments’ financial performance, reports and any relevant processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related with at least 5 years work experience in similar capacity related to business planning or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and adept at managing stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a team and with stakeholders from different functional areas.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the movement, distribution, and storage of goods and materials. This role involves coordinating transportation, inventory control, warehousing, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. The Logistics Manager works to improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage logistics, transportation, and customer services.
• Optimize warehouse functions and oversee inventory processes.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Manage a team of logistics personnel, providing training and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics management or similar role.
• Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain, and warehouse management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle SG spares RFQ-sales processes from start to end.
• Develop and execute strategies to effectively market and sell spare parts.
• Draft and submit detailed proposals, including both technical specifications and commercial terms.
• Communicate with clients, negotiate terms, and ensure their needs are met throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate closely with HQ in China for technical support and training.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through high-quality and frequent interactions.
• Manage ongoing project activities and provide post-sales support to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify growth areas and take proactive actions to expand the spares business in Singapore.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles related to sales, purchasing, or project management, preferably within the spare parts.
• Strong maritime technical acumen, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in managing RFQ-sales processes and preparing detailed proposals.
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable with remote work arrangements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend approximately 1 month in China for initial training.
• Ability to act on initiative in a proactive manner and manage time effectively.
• Candidates who can communicate in Mandarin will be highly preferred, as many of our customers and colleagues speak Chinese as their mother tongue.

Job Description

- Develop and implement lubricant supply chain strategies that are aligned with the company's overall business objectives. Monitor all aspects of the supply chain and optimize processes to improve efficiency. Ensure that the entire production process is legally compliant.

- Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, inventory management, and logistics coordination to ensure smooth production operations. Based on the company’s annual business plan and actual market demand, allocate resources appropriately to guarantee timely delivery of products.

- Ensure the availability of raw and auxiliary materials, align production orders, and allocate production resources to maintain timely, accurate, and cost-effective operations. Provide reliable and stable equipment and process support.

- Develop plans for dynamic technological innovation, equipment updates, and investment modifications, continuously improving the efficiency of the production system. Monitor and analyze supply chain data, identify potential issues, and propose improvement recommendations. Regularly compile and report on supply chain operations to management.

- Fully responsible for controlling production costs, implementing cost control measures to reduce operational expenses and enhance profitability. Participate in the annual departmental budget preparation, ensuring that supply chain expenses remain within budget.

- Coordinate effectively within the department and with other departments, working closely with sales, production, and quality assurance to ensure smooth information flow. Support headquarters' requirements by providing various logistical services to sales managers, assisting in new business market development, and maintaining good relations with relevant government departments.

- Strictly adhere to company safety management requirements and execute safety regulations, ensuring that supply chain activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards. Organize HSE training to enhance employee safety awareness.

Requirements

- Minim Bachelor's degree or above in logistics, supply chain management, electronic information engineering, or related fields preferred.

- At least 8 years of supply chain management experience, must including 3 years in the lubricant or chemical industry.

- Familiar with lubricant processing equipment and machinery use and maintenance. Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and proficiency in production management systems like ERP or SAP.

-Ability to production, and allocation processes; strong logic and planning capabilities; high proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and summation; strong decision-making skills with the ability to work under pressure.

- Excellent organizational coordination skills, good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.More than 3 years of experience in managing a team of 15+ people preferred.

- Understanding of government regulations related to HSE management and awareness of HSE risks in factories, with emergency response capabilities.

- Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese, needs communicating with Chinese-speaking suppliers and customers.

- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork spirit, able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop daily/monthly operational and financial reports, dashboard/matrix to keep track of departments’ productivity and financial performance.
• Monthly review of Transportation departments’ financial performance against historical results, forecasts, and budgets, and provide recommendations to reduce redundancy, improve efficiency and ensure financial targets are met.
• Timely review of accuracy of Transportation statistics required for weekly and monthly reporting purposes.
• Review departments’ billing and statistical recording processes and implement procedures to straighten any process inefficiencies and ensure billing and data records are timely, accurate and complete.
• Maintenance of daily and monthly operational data for statistical reporting.
• Involved in contract tender exercise for departments’ required products and services with Procurement and respective Operations teams and conduct detailed review of terms and clauses for contractual agreements.
• Support and review financial aspects of operational projects and initiatives which drive process improvements and guest satisfaction.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure procedures are in line with Finance, Procurement and Compliance requirements.
• Review of Transportation departments’ contractual and purchase requisition listing to ensure timelines are complied with Procurement and Compliance requirements.
• Perform ad hoc and routine analyses supported with data and financial projections/impact as assigned by Management for strategy and operational decision-making purposes.
• Interpret and analyze business statistical data to support Operations teams with execution of process enhancement initiatives.
• Spearhead on the development and maintenance of annual operating and capital budgets and preparation of budget justifications for Transportation departments.
• Key liaison between Transportation and other internal stakeholders (Procurement, Compliance, Finance) to address questions relating to departments’ financial performance, reports and any relevant processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related with at least 5 years work experience in similar capacity related to business planning or financial analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and adept at managing stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a team and with stakeholders from different functional areas.

Company Description

Cogent Holdings Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) Co., Ltd and has a wide range of clientele ranging from local SMEs to multinational companies. Cogent owns one of Singapore's largest one-stop integrated logistics hub, Cogent 1.Logistics Hub. It offers warehousing, freight forwarding, container and ISO tank depot, automotive logistics and transportation services in Singapore. It also operates warehousing and container depot businesses in Malaysia.

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager - Supply Chain & Freight to manage Cogent Integrated Supply Chain Pte Ltd. This position will be for candidates who have strong supply chain & freight forwarding experience, rich client base and ready to head the business unit to bring it to greater heights.

Responsibilities:

1. Report to the General Manager and assist him to manage the supply chain and freight operations in the company.

2. Responsible for P & L of the entire supply chain and freight operations.

3. Build a network with sea and air Carriers.

4. Work on RFQs / tenders.

5. Build strong relationship with existing clients.

6. Identify new sales leads to increase business in supply chain and freight.

7. Develop and implement sales strategies to meet revenue targets.

8. Work with the various departments within the Group to ensure that customer requirements are met.

9. Stay updated in industry trends, carriers and market conditions.

10. Execution plans assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements:

1. At least 5 years relevant experience in supply chain and freight

2. Able to lead a team

3. Good communication skills

4. Committed and target oriented

5. Only candidates with relevant operations experience need apply

Others:

1. 5-day work week

2. Comprehensive insurance benefits – Hospitalization & Surgery, Persona Accident and Work Injury Compensation

3. Daily meal subsidy

4. Medical and dental benefits

Responsibilities:

Commercial Business Partnering

• Set up / train Malaysia Supply Chain Operations, Build forecasting / ordering process for SG agency brand and international market.
• Collaborate with respective markets commercial/finance leader to understand business needs and requirement to support business growth
• Points of escalation on overall Supply Chain serviceability to commercial team, and lead work-around with SC team / 3PL / MFG to resolve issues
• Lead and drive healthy inventory with commercial / Production Planning / 3PL / W&D to deliver revenue and Cost to deliver

Integrated Business Planning

• Implement Pre-S&OP deployment with commercial team, S&OP with upstream /extended supply chain teams, and transforming into Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Conduct Monthly Planning / IBP

Supply and Demand

• Drive the demand management process consistent with SKU class and demand planning process guidelines in all markets
• Lead and drive target inventory with commercial / manufacturing / procurement / Warehouse and Distribution at most efficient overall cost to the company
• Establish process / drumbeats to facilitate information sharing to increase visibility, to reduce lead time, variability and disruption in the end-to-end Supply Chain.
• Lead initiatives across markets with quantitative and qualitative analysis to optimize the cost and efficiency of Pokka end-to-end Supply Chain; in alignment with GROUP SCM
• Lead SKU rationalization project with commercial team
• Collaborate with R&D, sales and marketing, not limited to NPI launch and aging

Replenishment / Inventory Management

• Responsible to ensure FG replenishment from PMY/PAM/PSM/OEM is on-time to meet demand
• Responsible for achieving optimal group inventory turns for finished goods, in order reduce working capital requirements and external warehousing costs
• Drive reduction in inventory disposal.
• Develop system to manage pallet rental to minimize loss (PKM).

3PL Management / Warehouse and Distribution

• Collaborate with SG Warehouse and Distribution, manage Malaysia’s 3PL to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and KPIs is achieved to meet customer expectations
• Manage an efficient and cost-effective PKM / PK transportation network

People Management

• Coaching team members in daily task / project / initiatives execution
• Building talent pipeline and HIPO team

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Minimum University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent.
• Min 10 years of relevant experience, preferably from FMCG environment.

Professional Qualifications

• Preferably with relevant professional certifications like APICS CSCP.

Aptitude and Skills

• Passionate to problem solve, fixing and dare to lead the change with mastery
• Demonstrate analytical, interpersonal and team skills
• Good business acumen to optimize supply chain value-chain to deliver business goals
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and ability to work optimally in a diverse environment
• Fast learner

The role

As the Supply Chain & Procurement Manager APAC, you will play a pivotal role in managing the interface between corporate and local teams within our Jungheinrich Parts network. You will be responsible for optimizing our regional stock infrastructure, enhancing service levels, and ensuring cost efficiency across our supply chain operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as the regional liaison between corporate and local teams, focusing on stock infrastructure, portfolio management, and service level enhancement.
• Lead local spare parts teams in a matrix structure, driving collaboration and efficiency.
• Provide analytical insights and advice to improve local parts stocks and availability.
• Analyze freight solutions for spare parts to identify consolidation and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage and execute 3PL tenders to streamline processes and promote regionalization.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic logistics controls for spare parts.
• Collaborate with headquarters to enhance the performance and capacity of regional distribution centers.

What we look for:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, international tenders, and logistics in an international business environment.
• Proven expertise in managing supply chain projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical abilities and experience in handling data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• A proactive and organized approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed.

Job Description:

• Lead SCM process by providing market insight and outlook, business update and opportunity optimization.
• Day-to-day customer service activities and supply chain management - Responsible for managing daily customer service operations and manage entire supply chain process from procurement to distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Demand Planning - Work closely with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand accurately.
• Production Planning - Collaborate with Operations team to develop production schedules and optimize the production planning that align with demand forecasts.
• Inventory Management - Lead the team to implement robust inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels. Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, taking proactive measures to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Logistics Coordination - Supervise & Coordinate logistics activities, including transportation, shipping, and customs clearance. Optimize transportation routes and methods to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with local and overseas suppliers. Develop good vendor management with warehouse personnel for effective inventory control.
• Licensing - Manage all license requirements for Import/Export & transportation with compliance to Government Authority of Singapore.
• Collaboration and Communication - Work with product management team to review product specification/technical data. Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain, formulate the strategies and action plan, implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or any Engineering filed.
• At least 8 Year(s) of working experience in the SCM or related field is required for this position.
• Preferably with related experience in Chemical.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Hands on experience in using Microsoft Navision system and strong in Microsoft Office, especially Excel would be an advantage.
• Experienced in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
• Ability to prioritize work-load, make systematic and logical decisions under pressure.
• Possess an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ mindset, able to work in a start-up environment.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving skills and sense of ownerships.
• Willing to travel if required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Liaising with customer or agents for the air freight / sea freight operation and customer service matters

• Support / co-ordinate with customer service team and sales team in searching for the contractor’s cost for

trucking / shipping liners / airliners etc.

• Complete documentations including billing invoice.

• Full operations handling on Air & Ocean freight’s import / export

• Input all the air freight / sea freight shipments data / billing into Operational System

• Assist sales team with operations and quotations

• Complete documentations and operations on Air & Ocean freight, such as permit application, shipment data,

billing and other operations.

• To achieve objectives by developing sales action & review

• Maintain and develop a customer base.

• Handle customer enquiries, provide assistance to meet their requirements, and follow-up in the sales lead.

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in any discipline.

• Required language(s): English & Mandarin.

• At least 3 Years of sales experience in the Logistics/Shipping/Freight Forwarding industry.

• Good negotiation with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sales focused with strong abilities to develop good customer relations.