Country Manager - Singapore Operations

About the role

FedEx Logistics is looking for a Country Manager to plan, direct and control Singapore operations so that corporate service and revenue goals are achieved in a timely and cost-effective way. The role covers managing staff, the annual operating expenses budget and the day-to-day running of the station.

Key responsibilities

• Select, train, develop and motivate staff, and administer the annual operating expenses budget.
• Plan and coordinate station objectives and operational priorities with local staff, and organize individual station functions.
• Contribute to identifying marketing opportunities and developing new or modified service offerings.
• Analyze and review employee activities in station operations to improve efficiency and cut unnecessary costs.
• Ensure operations goals and budget requirements are met, and cover long-, short-range and contingency planning for each station and for total operations.
• Work with the marketing group to set up public relations for new stations and public events.
• Assist the Managing Director with country planning and maintain systems that support effective growth.
• Audit, analyze, plan, implement and follow up on all station activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Seven years of working experience, preferably in international transportation, freight forwarding, commercial airfreight or a related field, including management experience.
• Strong management, human relations and communication skills; proactive business development in a B2B environment.
• Extensive finance, P&L management, costing, planning and budgetary control experience.
• Proficiency in English and the local language.