Specialist – Scheduling & Logistics Capacity Management

Why explore

• A key role in logistics vessel scheduling, capacity planning and management

• An opportunity to work alongside and network with a global team of Rio Tinto professionals

• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role 

We are looking for a Specialist – Scheduling & Logistics Capacity Management to be part of our Asia Pacific Logistics Execution team to perform safe and timely shipments of >$2B worth of products to and from international origins and destinations.

Based in our Singapore Commercial hub, this role collaborates with Sourcing & Strategy to spearhead development of logistics products and senior carrier relationships that will enable the execution of supply chain strategies, steering volume by managing our yield and carrier commitments in line with demand and costs to deliver optimal value to the business as well as to meet customers’ requirements.

The role requires quick thinking and action to handle the dynamic business requirements, able to forward plan and initiate solutions against anticipated issues. It provides opportunities to independently demonstrate problem solving skills through improvement projects and daily operations.

Reporting to the Manager, APAC Logistics Execution, you will:

• Develop allocation and shipment scheduling plans for both export and inbound non-bulk based on short term sales plan, raw materials demand, market strategy and negotiated carrier portfolio.

• Produce analysis and recommendations for allocation of logistics capacity within the sales plan, optimising logistics portfolio and taking into consideration sales and strategic guidelines for input in the Sales & Operational Planning process (S&OP).

• Follow up on execution against plan, working with S&OP, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement and Logistics Operations, initiate and track corrective actions as required.

• Develop carrier evaluation methodology and guidelines, analyse their performance and implement actions to treat deviations such as unused allocations or failure to provide agreed capacity.

• Facilitate alignment between Sales, S&OP, Procurement and Logistics in relation to different aspects of allocation and scheduling of shipping capacity to maximize results and recognition of the value creation to our customers.

• Build and maintain strong effective carrier relationships collaborating with Sourcing & Strategy team on carrier selections, negotiation, contracts and performance management, providing bid support to relevant stakeholders on freight rates, consolidation opportunities, network constraints and carrier onboarding.

• Act as key focal point for allocation and shipment scheduling related issues internally and with carriers externally.

• Lead implementation of innovative logistics solutions and digital projects ensuring both internal and external customers’ needs are met within costs and timeframes and perform super-user role for connected planning and optimisation systems.

• Support Logistics Operations in performance metrics analytics, identify and lead continuous business improvement opportunities including but not limited to the current planning process to achieve best-in-class performance.

What you will need for the role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Maritime/Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field.

• At least 5 years of related experience across supply chain, logistics, supply & demand planning with trade or capacity management experience in container liner shipping industry being advantage.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to engage with cross functional stakeholders and build collaborative relationships across different levels.

• Determined problem solver with high level attention to details, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Advanced numerical and logical reasoning to identify key value drivers for business.

• Ability to drive adoption and efficient use of digital solutions to manage logistics flows; knowledge of digital transformation and supply chain and data analytics would be an advantage.

• Knowledge of Power BI, advanced Excel or any other data analytics tools/applications.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

• A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family 

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• Company provided insurance cover 

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions 

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Our Commercial function at Rio Tinto connects our product groups, customers and suppliers from mine to market. We bring together Sales & Marketing and Trading (Sell), Global Procurement (Buy), and Marine & Logistics (Move) to buy, sell and move the materials the world needs, by partnering across the value chain to optimise outcomes for our customers and the Group. Headquartered in our global Commercial hub in Singapore, and with a strong presence in Chicago, Frankfurt, Antwerp and across Asia in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, we work as one team to deliver customer centric value, safely and sustainably.

Work at the heart of our global Commercial hub in Singapore, partnering cross‑functionally across Buy, Sell and Move to shape strategy and deliver mine‑to‑market value around the world.

Application Deadline: 18 December 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.” 

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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