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TRANSPORT PLANNER CUM CONTROLLER

TRANSPORT PLANNER CUM CONTROLLER

nky freight forwarding pte. ltd.
2-4 Years
SGD 3,000 - 4,000 per month
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Scheduling

. Plan and assign daily transportjobs to drivers based on delivery location, priority, vehicle availability, andoperational requirements.

. Optimize truck utilization androute planning to reduce empty runs, waiting time, and unnecessary mileage.

. Arrange ad-hoc, urgent andsame-day transportation requests where operationally possible.

. Ensure appropriate vehicle andequipment are assigned according to cargo type and customer requirements.

. Support planning for DG, reefer,overweight and special cargo where applicable.

Transport Control & Monitoring

. Monitor drivers and vehiclemovements throughout the day.

. Follow up closely on collection,delivery and POD return status.

. Proactively identify potentialdelays and take corrective action before they affect customer deliveryschedules.

. Coordinate with drivers when thereare traffic delays, equipment issues or changes in customer instructions.

. Ensure drivers receive completedelivery instructions and required documents before deployment.

. Update customers and internalteams promptly on delivery status, delays or operational issues.

. Escalate major incidents orservice disruptions to management when required.

Safety & Compliance

. Ensure transport activities complywith company SOPs and applicable Singapore regulations.

. Ensure DG transportationrequirements are followed for regulated cargo.

. Verify that vehicles, drivers andsupporting documentation are suitable for the cargo being transported.

. Ensure drivers are briefed onsite-specific safety and delivery requirements.

. Report accidents, cargo damage,spills, vehicle breakdowns, or other incidents immediately.

. Support implementation ofTransport Emergency Response Plan (TERP) requirements where applicable.

Requirements

. Diploma / NITEC / Higher NITEC orequivalent qualification.

. Preferably 2-3 years of experience in transport planning, trucking, logistics, orfreight forwarding.

. Knowledge of Singapore roadsandlocal delivery locations is preferred.

. Basic understanding ofimport/export documentation and customs permits is preferred.

. Knowledge of DG transportationrequirements will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

. Strong planning and coordinationskills.

. Able to handle multiple jobssimultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

. Good geographical knowledge ofSingapore.

. Strong problem-solving anddecision-making ability.

. Able to communicate effectivelywith drivers, customers and internal teams.

. Good follow-up and attention todetail.

. Able to remain calm and respondquickly during operational disruptions.

. Good working knowledge ofMicrosoft Excel, Outlook and logistics systems.

. Team-oriented with a strong senseof responsibility and ownership.

Working Requirements

. Able to support transportoperations outside normal office hours when required.

. May be required to handle urgentoperational matters, early-morning deliveries or after-hours transportationarrangements.

. Must be comfortable working in afast-moving operational environment where schedules may change at short notice.

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Key Skills

Import export documentation

Customs permits