Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager (Contract Logistics) to lead a large-scale logistics operation or a portfolio of distribution hubs with substantial inventory and teams across East and West. The role involves setting operational roadmaps, balancing short-term execution with long-term scalability, automation, and growth, and owning the P&L for major portfolios. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in contract logistics, strategic planning, and driving efficiency, cost optimization, and CAPEX evaluation. The position offers a salary of 11,000.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/senior-operations-manager-contract-logistics-39896 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 25 Oct 2026]

Industry: Logistics

Conducive Working Environment

Location: East / West

Responsibilities:

What you’ll do

• Lead at scale. Run a large, complex logistics operation or a portfolio of business units and distribution hubs with sizeable inventory and teams.
• Set the direction. Build and deliver operational roadmaps that balance short-term tactical plans with long-term strategies for scalability, automation and growth.
• Own the numbers. Take full P&L responsibility for major portfolios, driving profitability, cost optimisation and efficiency.
• Invest in the future. Evaluate and propose CAPEX projects, such as warehouse automation, MHE and facility upgrades, backed by robust ROI analysis and business cases.
• Build leaders, not just teams. Lead organisational development, workforce planning and succession planning to create a strong leadership pipeline.
• Shape key partnerships. Work with senior stakeholders on business strategy, lead commercial discussions, support contract renewals and manage strategic customer relationships.
• Drive transformation. Lead large-scale continuous improvement initiatives alongside Engineering, IT, Commercial and other functions.
• Keep the business resilient. Oversee workplace safety, operational risk and business continuity planning.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or a related field. An MBA or postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in contract logistics, supply chain or warehouse operations
• Proven experience managing managers across large-scale, multi-site or highly complex operations
• Strong P&L management, with a record of improving performance and growing the business
• Hands-on exposure to automation, operational excellence and transformation projects
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and strategic planning skills

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

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People Profilers Pte Ltd

20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building Singapore 049705

+65 69509747   

EA License Number: 02C4944

Registration Number: R1100011

EA Personnel: Carlo Antonio Dela Cruz

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