Job Description
Head of Logistics, APAC
Position type:  Full-time
Type of contract:  Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!
Job title / Job role:
Head of Regional Logistics
 
Department:
HARTING Logistics
 
Reporting line:
Reports to the Head of Global Logistics (CoE)
 
 
The Head of Regional Logistics is responsible for the strategic direction, management, and further development of all regional logistics activities within the corporate group. The position ensures efficient, cost‑optimized, and sustainable design of logistics processes and represents the logistics function internally and externally at the regional level.
 
Responsibilities and Duties, in alignment with the Head of Global Logistics (CoE):
Develops and implements strategies to maximize the efficiency and capacity of the logistics organization through effective resource utilization, leveraging technology, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Develops and implements cost‑efficient logistics policies and procedures for internal operations, guidelines for outsourcing activities, and measures to mitigate supply chain logistics risks (including customs and export control).
Monitors logistics performance to optimize operations and identify potential weaknesses early on, including overseeing the performance of external service providers.
Ensures compliance with regional and local regulations and standards related to logistics, such as customs and trade regulations, minimizing the risk of penalties and delays due to non‑compliance.
Collaborates with other departments such as Sales, SCM, Production, and Legal to align services with customer expectations and internal requirements.
Leads and develops the regional logistics organization, including direct leadership of assigned managers.
Manages and oversees major projects and initiatives focused on process optimization and digitalization.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and service providers.
 
Qualifications and Requirements:
Completed university degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
Several years of leadership experience in a comparable role within an international logistics environment.
Strong strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills.
Experience in managing complex global projects and change processes.
Business‑fluent English skills.
 
Desired Competencies:
Strong leadership and communication skills, paired with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Assertiveness and confident decision‑making.
Intercultural competence and willingness to travel.
Innovative mindset and a strong drive to shape and improve processes.

 
Benefits:  Social Insurance coverage (APAC), Staff insurance coverage (APAC)
Information at a Glance
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Contact person:  Norman (TENG Yeo Chang)
Company Code:  HARTING Singapore Pte. Ltd.
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Job Location (Short):  Singapore, Singapore
Region:  Singapore
Position area:  Logistics / SCM
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