Contract Logistics Leader

Our client, a well-respected Multinational International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Specialist are recruiting for a Contracts Logistics Leader to be based at sites in Singapore. On Offer: - An opportunity to join a well-respected Multi-National logistics specialist with great potential for future growth. - A key leadership role - drive high‑impact decisions that shape the organisation’s success. - Base salary of SGD 9,000–12,000 per month, plus a SGD 1,200 transport allowance and mobile reimbursement. - Bonus and other benefits. Role Overview of the Contracts Logistics Leader: Reporting to the Country Director with 4-5 direct reports, you will be a commercially driven and operationally strong General Manager to lead multi-site contract logistics operations across Singapore. This role holds full accountability for P&L, operations, facilities infrastructure, and customer performance across a portfolio of warehouses. You will ensure not only efficient warehouse operations but also high availability, compliance, and optimization of physical infrastructure and assets. Key Responsibilities of the Contract Logistics Leader: 1. P&L Ownership & Business Performance - Full accountability for financial performance across operations and facilities spend - Manage both OPEX (labor, transport, utilities) and CAPEX (automation, racking, MHE, facility upgrades) - Drive cost efficiency including energy, maintenance, and space utilization optimization 2. Customer & Commercial Leadership - Act as senior escalation point for operational and infrastructure-related issues - Design solution and costing including warehouse layout, automation, and facility requirements for new business - Ensure facilities capabilities align with customer requirements 3. Multi-Site Operations & Facilities Management - Oversee end-to-end operations across multiple warehouse sites - Ensure facilities are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and operationally reliable - Lead preventive maintenance programs for building systems, MHE, and automation - Manage space planning, layout optimization, and warehouse design improvements - Oversee lease management, landlord engagement, and contract negotiations - Drive sustainability initiatives (energy efficiency, green warehouse practices) - Ensure readiness for audits (fire safety, building compliance, ISO standards) 4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement - Integrate facilities into continuous improvement initiatives - Drive automation projects and continuous improvements - Use data to optimize throughput, storage density, and facility utilization 5. People Leadership & Capability Building - Lead cross-functional teams including operations and facilities - Build capability in warehouse operations, operational excellence 6. Health, Safety & Compliance - Ensure compliance with Singapore regulations (e.g., fire safety, building codes, MOM requirements) - Drive incident prevention related to both operations and facilities Skills & Experience Required to be Considered: - 10–15+ years in contract logistics / 3PL / supply chain - Proven experience managing multi-site warehouse operations, including facilities - Experience in solution design is a strong advantage - Familiarity with Singapore regulatory environment - Ideally proven experience in projects and solutioning for new business tender and implementation - Strong commercial and operational leadership - Good understanding of warehouse infrastructure, MHE, and building systems - Strong stakeholder management (internal, customers, landlords, contractors) For full details, contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

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