Job Description

Grow your career with usYou are on a journey to join an exciting Company and be part of our success story to improve lives by developing resources sustainably. Here we offer you and exciting and dynamic work environment and will equip you with the know-how that will stretch and enhance your career journey.Role Summary: This role is responsible for overseeing container shipments for Apical.This role requires a strategic, problem-solving mindset to enhance operational efficiency, manage costs, and ensure compliance with legal and company regulations.The successful candidate will lead a team and manage a 3PL to ensure the smooth execution of container shipments and maintain strong partnerships
across various stakeholdersResponsibilities:1. Freight Procurement and Negotiation:- Source, negotiate, and select the carriers to deliver the best total cost and services while meeting operational needs.- Lead freight procurement processes, including rate sourcing, contract negotiations, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management with carrier, barge operators and 3PLs- Develop strategic partnerships with key logistics service providers to secure competitive rates and priority allocations, particularly during peak seasons or periods of equipment shortages.2. Freight Rates Forecasting & Advisory:- Analyse market trends and carriers behaviour to provide regular forecasts on potential rates increase or decreases, supporting sales & trading teams who sell shipments in advance- Utilize advanced analytics and market intelligence tools to forecast rate trends and support decision-making in procurement strategies.- Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, including traders and sales team by providing timely insights on expect rate changes and market condition to aid in pricing and contract decision.- Maintain close communication with carriers to monitor market dynamics and anticipate changes in freight rates, help company to stay ahead of market fluctuations and minimize cost risks.2. Day-to-Day Operations Management:- Oversee daily logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective shipping solutions from origins such as Jakarta (JKT), Dumai / Port Klang and other key locations to global destinations.- Ensure that trans-shipment cargo planning and execution are properly carried out between shipping lines and barge operators, with a special focus on optimizing transshipment operations through key hubs like Singapore and Port Klang (PKL).- Manage and control the shipping department budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented without compromising service quality.- Resolve issues regarding shipped orders and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring on-time and accurate delivery.3. Stakeholder Coordination and Relationship Management:- Serve as the main liaison between internal stakeholders, including the Kuala Lumpur customer office and refinery teams, ensuring alignment on logistics planning and day-to-day operations.- Coordinate with team members and external partners, such as carriers, 3PLs, and terminal operators, to ensure smooth shipment processes and service delivery.- Report to management on activities and issues related to logistics operations, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.4. Compliance, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement:- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies regarding shipping and logistics operations.- Evaluate infrastructure readiness, considering owned assets vs. outsourcing options, and assess the trans-shipment process, alternatives, and port capabilities.- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, alternative solutions, best practices, and risk exposures, recommending alternative solutions for continuous improvement.- Identify and mitigate risks related to logistics operations, such as geopolitical disruptions, regulatory changes, or shifts in market dynamics.5. Team Leadership and Development:- Lead and manage a team of logistics coordinators stationed in refineries, providing day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and performance management.- Supervise and lead subordinates (receiving clerks, order pickers, etc.) to ensure efficient operations.- Develop training programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to build team capabilities in logistics operations, negotiation skills, and problem resolution.- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team to achieve higher efficiency and adaptability in a dynamic logistics environment.Requirements: To be successful in this role, it is recommended that you should have the following skills and qualifications: \xe2\x80\xa2 A degree in the related job field. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 3 to 5 years of working exposure or experience in a similar role. \xe2\x80\xa2 Willing to relocate to the job location.When you send us your resume and personal details, it is deemed you have provided your consent to us retaining your information in our talent recruitment database. All information provided will only be used for the recruitment process. RGE will only collect, use, process or disclose personal information where and when allowed to under applicable laws.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We endeavour to respond to every applicant. However, if you do not receive a response from us within 60 days, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful. We may contact you in the future for any opportunities that match your qualifications and experience.Thank you for considering a career with RGE. #LI-Apical

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