Operations and Costing Manager (Container Shipping)
External
Direct Search Asia · Trivex, SingaporeS$72K–S$96K/yrFull-timeUnknown1d ago
Accounts PayableData AnalysisExcelProcess ImprovementStakeholder Management
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Responsibilities
- Support audit and review activities by assessing operational processes, controls, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Contribute to process improvement, SOP standardisation, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather supporting information, clarify issues, and review operational practices.
- Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve understanding of audit requirements and processes.
- Identify process gaps, cost leakage risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend practical corrective actions and collaborate with stakeholders to drive implementation.
- Monitor audit progress, support management reporting, and prepare summaries of findings and recommendations.
- Assist in resolving operational issues and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
- Manage assigned projects independently and provide support on ad-hoc tasks as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in shipping, logistics, terminal operations, agency operations, finance, accounts payable, audit, or operational excellence.
- Good understanding of vendor billing, invoice processing, and operational cost controls.
- Familiarity with shipping operations, commercial agreements, rate structures, and service-related billing practices.
- Experience in process improvement, SOP development, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across different teams and functions.
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