About us

Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. We are a different kind of water company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients' mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Singapore is our Regional Headquarters and home to our Global Innovation Center. Learn more at gradiant.com.

Job Summary

Gradiant is seeking a highly motivated, empathetic and detail-oriented Logistics Manager to oversee and manage complex project logistics, including arranging freight, handling duties and taxes, managing exemption matters pertaining to Sales Tax and Duties (if applicable), laydown area at site co-ordination, storage if the site is unavailable at the point of delivery, container purchases

Key Responsibilities

• Develops Logistical plans for Special projects including timelines, schedules, and consolidation points of owners supplies;
• Directs planning meetings with the Operational Team and Procurement to ensure project coordination from a logistical perspective;
• Manages the receiving and releasing of goods, independently or together with the Material Controller
• Leads logistics and Supply Chain staff, mentors and influences others on complex projects and assignments;
• Serves as the Logistics focal point of contact on the project
• Develops work procedures; prepares work schedules and expedites workflow;
• Issues written and oral instructions. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates;
• Work closely with Sourcing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering, in support of Supply Chain road map initiatives;
• Lead project teams in support of complex, and often critical, cross functional logistics and supply chain strategies / related business initiatives;
• Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for all assigned projects and activities;
• Networks across the organization and develops successful internal and external relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Transportation or Business Administration
• 10-15 years of previous experience in Logistics, Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, or Distribution; experience with Customer Integration projects desired.
• Demonstrated Project management skills and proven leadership ability required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills required
• Must be self-directed, able to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, detail-oriented
• Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution.
• Extensive working knowledge of international and domestic transportation including ocean, truck and air.
• International Import/Export and Customs Regulations.
• Exceptional project management skills (PMP certification and experience with Microsoft Project is a plus) and strong conceptual thinking.
• Ability to work in a high energy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, meticulous, and possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to withstand demanding pressures and timelines.
• Willing to work across global timelines when necessary.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.