Editorial summary

The Freight Operations Supervisor position based in Tuas involves overseeing daily freight activities across air, sea, and land shipments, coordinating bookings, schedules, and deliveries. The role requires supervising the operations team to meet service standards and handling escalations and customer issues. This permanent role offers a salary of up to $5,000, including performance bonuses, with a 5.5-day work week from Monday to Saturday. Candidates should have relevant experience in freight forwarding and strong operational management skills.

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Job description

[This job id 11078 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 29 May 2026]

• Position : Freight Operations Supervisor
• Location : Tuas
• Working hours : 5.5 Days Work Week - Monday to Friday: 9.00AM - 6.00PM, Saturday: 9.00AM - 1.00PM
• Salary (commensurate with experience) : Up to $5,000 Basic + Performance Bonus + 14 - 21 Days Annual Leave
• Duration : Permanent
• Industry : Freight Forwarding

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily freight operations, including air, sea and land shipments.
• Coordinate shipment bookings, schedules, deliveries and operational follow-ups.
• Supervise and guide the operations team to meet service and performance targets.
• Handle escalations, customer issues and shipment-related challenges promptly.
• Liaise with carriers, agents, warehouses and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Check and ensure accuracy of shipping documents, including BL, AWB, invoices and permits.
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements, import/export procedures and regulations.
• Monitor shipment progress, manage delays and provide timely updates.
• Support cost control through efficient shipment planning and resource coordination.
• Review workflows and recommend process improvements to improve efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain operations.
• Good knowledge of import/export procedures and shipping documentation.
• Able to lead a team and manage daily operational issues independently.

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