Freight Operations Specialist (Mining & Minerals)

Company Overview

A global organization supporting the mining industry through the supply of consumables, process optimization solutions, and technical services. Operating across multiple continents, the company manages a complex international supply chain network involving the sourcing, transportation, and distribution of critical raw materials to manufacturing and processing facilities worldwide. The Singapore office serves as a key hub for global procurement, logistics coordination, materials planning, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end movement of raw materials, consumables, and industrial products across global supply chains to support manufacturing and operational requirements.
• Monitor and maintain shipping documentation for bulk, breakbulk, and containerized shipments, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Review Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, certificates of origin, and other trade documentation to facilitate timely cargo movements and customs clearance.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, operations, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability and supply chain continuity.
• Track cargo readiness, vessel schedules, shipment milestones, inventory requirements, and delivery performance to support production and business objectives.
• Maintain accurate shipment, material, and logistics data within ERP systems, including vessel movements, goods receipts, freight costs, and inventory status.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, vessel operators, brokers, and logistics service providers to coordinate transportation activities and resolve operational issues.
• Support material planning and supply chain execution by identifying potential delays, supply risks, and bottlenecks, while implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare logistics performance reports, shipment analyses, and operational metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage freight invoices, purchase orders, payment follow-ups, freight claims, and shipment discrepancy investigations.
• Contribute to process improvement projects focused on supply chain optimization, logistics efficiency, inventory management, and cost reduction.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain operations, logistics, freight management, shipping, procurement, materials planning, or industrial operations.
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing, mining, chemicals, process industries, energy, or heavy engineering environments.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, trade documentation, Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, and import/export requirements.
• Familiarity with material flow management, inventory control, logistics planning, and global supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational risks and drive process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders within a fast-paced international environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy, process compliance, and operational excellence.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across regional and global teams.