Logistics Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join the Starline Team in Tuas, Singapore. This position will provide management and strategic direction regarding trade compliance and freight. The Logistics Manager will lead cross functional teams responsible for establishing the most cost effective, timely and secure movement of goods in all modes of transport (ocean, land, and air) and may also procure and oversee third party logistics partnerships. This includes negotiating carrier contracts, managing carrier relationships, formulating, and implementing policies and procedures and leading for continuous improvement. The Logistics Manager will be the subject matter expert in Singapore’s FTA (Free Trade Agreement), develop & manage the COO (Country of Origin) registration for Starline products with Singapore Custom.

Main Job Duties:

• Develop strategic partnerships with carriers and manage entire procurement activities; Control and improve transportation costs.
• Knowledge about import and export regulations in the global supply chain. Direct internal trade compliance initiatives in Singapore and act as Starline’s representative for larger LNCA initiatives.
• Lead efforts to design, develop, and optimize the APAC logistics network, focusing on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability in route-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate broader logistics strategies into practical, actionable plans.
• Manage external resources/third party service providers who support trade compliance and supply chain programs. Work with vendors to identify and eliminate logistics obstacles to ensure safe and timely shipping of products, including coordination with overseas partners to manage import activities.
• Coordinate trade compliance functions internally with sales, operations, finance, legal and senior management. Evaluate and recommend training where appropriate.
• Lead the COO registration & application activities with custom authorities for all export shipments to the countries with import duties applied.
• Oversee and manage customs-related activities, including classification, valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Knowledge of 3PL systems, as well as relevant markets, transportation market capacity, and trends.
• Manage and negotiate contracts and renewals with subcontractors and transportation suppliers.
• Understanding of methodologies to drive a new business model and customer transportation setup needs.
• Ensure that logistics systems and activities follow, and operate in accordance with, local, state, federal and international customs laws.
• Create and maintain compliance procedures, processes and policies for import and export shipments.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Experience:  Management of logistics and trade compliance: minimum 5 years.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Solid supply chain process and value stream expertise.
• Solid negotiation skills and understanding of pricing rate structures.
• Demonstrated success in working in a collaborative and cross functional team structure, being able to navigate through complex organizations, and influencing others.
• Demonstrable track-record of strategic thinking and development of effective solutions to complex business challenges.
• Excellent organizational and management skills to include the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and assign responsibilities accordingly, but also must be a hands-on leader able to conduct his/her own analysis models and business cases as necessary.
• Experience with E-Commerce International Warehousing preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems preferred.
• Experience in Trade Compliance Management in Import & Export Operations required.
• Proven experience with FTA & COO registration.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sectors: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs manufacture and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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