Vendor & Carrier Coordination
Manage day‑to‑day procurement enquiries and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, co‑loaders, and logistics providers.
Obtain, compare, and evaluate rate proposals across multiple service options and trade lanes.
Maintain updated, detailed knowledge of carrier services, schedules, capacities, and market changes.
Provide recommendations to the team based on rate competitiveness and service performance.
Contract & Rate Negotiation Support
Lead spot rate negotiations and short-term procurement discussions with carriers and vendors.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities and negotiate value‑added services where possible.
Evaluate proposals, prepare comparison analysis, and support decision-making with data‑driven insights.
Ensure negotiated rates and agreements are accurately recorded and communicated to relevant teams.
Stakeholder & Operations Support
Provide timely and accurate rate information to operations, sales, and customer service teams.
Support complex quotations and large tenders by offering lane insights and service recommendations.
Communicate capacity updates, rate changes, and service advisories to internal teams.
Assist in resolving procurement‑related discrepancies with carriers, finance, or operations.
Job Requirements
Strong communication and negotiation skills for dealing with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
Good analytical and comparison skills to evaluate rates, services, and cost options.
Attention to detail and accuracy when handling rate sheets, contracts, and procurement data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with procurement or TMS systems.
Good coordination and organizational skills to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines.
Customer‑focused and proactive approach to supporting internal stakeholders.
Team player with a positive attitude, adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
About Yusen Singapore Pte Ltd
Yusen Logistics is a world-leading total logistics provider. We offer a truly global service, supplying contract logistics, warehousing, transportation and distribution services, freight forwarding and supply chain management in one package. We provide solutions which range from stand-alone operations to control-tower managed global supply chain, combining our expertise with unique technology capabilities and our global service network.
In Yusen Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd, our experience in serving customers in widely differing markets and geographies gives us a unique insight when creating robust and cost effective solutions. With our strategic and accessible locations island wide, and equipped with the latest computerized control and management systems, we help customers revolutionize their logistics supply chain that creates swift and effective operations. Our distinct capabilities and industry specialization enable us to understand our customers’ profile and tailor our services according to their logistics needs and requirements.