Global Freight Management Manager

  • Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Our esteemed client, an established MNC, is searching for a Global Freight Management Manager:

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead annual and ad-hoc freight negotiations with ocean carriers and freight forwarders to achieve cost and service objectives.
  • Develop and implement global and regional freight procurement strategies across multiple trade lanes.
  • Manage carrier relationships, allocation strategies, and contract governance to ensure operational effectiveness and service reliability.
  • Monitor market trends, freight rate movements, and supply chain risks to support forecasting and business continuity planning initiatives.
  • Establish, track, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), including volume forecasting, cost performance, and service compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on logistics strategies and business priorities.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and performance evaluations with logistics partners and carriers.
  • Identify and implement cost optimisation and process improvement initiatives across regional and global logistics operations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team capabilities to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in global logistics procurement, ocean freight contracting, or shipping management.
  • Experience managing regional or global freight portfolios is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of shipping operations, logistics processes, and global container market dynamics.
  • Proven experience in carrier management, freight negotiations, and commercial rate structures.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing regional or cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
  • Willingness to travel and support global operations across different time zones when required.

Additional Information:

  • Salary: Up to SGD 8,170 +AWS +VB (1 Month)
  • Working Location: Bedok
  • Working Hours: 6 Days Work, 9am - 6pm

For interested parties, kindly click on "APPLY NOW" or send in your resume in MS Word format to

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