TRANSPORT PLANNER CUM CONTROLLER

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Tell employers what skills you have

Transportation Route and Schedule Planning
Operational Requirements
Cargo Handling
out-of-hours support
Urgent Care
shifts schedules
control transport
Vehicle Operations
Monitoring Traffic
Transport Planning
Support Strategy
Ensuring Timely Deliveries
Transport Route and Schedule Planning