Air Logistics Operations Manager: Global Impact & Growth

Kuehne Nagel; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Malaysia is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operations Lead to manage inbound/outbound activities, inventory control, and value-added services. You will drive productivity, lead supervisors, and uphold safety and quality standards across the warehouse.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in warehouse/logistics with leadership experience, deep knowledge of operations KPIs, and a track record of cost management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of warehouse or logistics operations experience with leadership/managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, workforce planning, and operational KPIs.
• Experience leading teams, managing customer requirements, handling escalations.
• Understanding of cost management, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management; experience with WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations ensuring productivity, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, service levels, and SOP compliance.
• Optimize warehouse space, manpower, resources, and workflows while maintaining readiness.
• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and teams including performance management and training.
• Maintain strong safety and compliance culture; adhere to policies and labor/workplace requirements.
• Manage customer relationships, KPIs, escalations, and service performance; support new customer implementations.
• Oversee warehouse costs and budgets; drive cost-saving initiatives and minimize inventory losses.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence; support expansion and long-term planning.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Workforce planning

Operational KPIs

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

WMS

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Malaysia is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operations Lead to manage inbound/outbound activities, inventory control, and value-added services. You will drive productivity, lead supervisors, and uphold safety and quality standards across the warehouse.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in warehouse/logistics with leadership experience, deep knowledge of operations KPIs, and a track record of cost management and continuous improvement.