Assistant Manager – Procurement & Shipping

Nippon Paint; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a passionate logistics professional to manage overseas import shipments, including planning, documentation, and compliance with local and international requirements.

You will coordinate with external warehouses and local logistics partners to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery, and provide guidance to team members while communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5 years in shipping, import, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Good knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, ocean freight and customs clearance.
• Experience using SAP is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, follow up and coordinate overseas import shipment activities between shippers, shipping agents, external warehouses and internal supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Oversee and manage import-related shipping documentations to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Provide guidance to team members in monitoring shipment status and coordinating with suppliers, agents, and other external and internal stakeholders to support timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Ensure proper coordination and timely submission of Sales & Service Tax (SST) related reports to Finance and Customs.
• Support the review and improvement of procurement, shipping and cargo coordination processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide support in resolving shipment, documentation, and delivery-related issues.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required from time to time.

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

English communication

Presentation skills

SAP knowledge

Education

Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team in managing overseas import shipments, including shipment planning, documentation and compliance with applicable local and international requirements. The role also involves coordinating with external warehouses and local logistics partners to facilitate the release and delivery of cargo to designated location. Your responsibilities will require you to collaborate and communicate extensively with various stakeholders, both internally within the Company or group of companies, and externally with our business partners.

Below is a synopsis of your job functions:

Monitor, follow up and coordinate overseas import shipment activities between shippers, shipping agents, external warehouses and internal supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Oversee and manage import-related shipping documentations to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant requirements.

Provide guidance to team members in monitoring shipment status and coordinating with suppliers, agents, and other external and internal stakeholders to support timely customs clearance and delivery.

Ensure proper coordination and timely submission of Sales & Service Tax (SST) related reports to Finance and Customs.

Support the review and improvement of procurement, shipping and cargo coordination processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Provide support in resolving shipment, documentation, and delivery-related issues.

Perform other ad hoc tasks as required from time to time.

Requirements:

Background:

Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of working experience in handling shipping, import, logistics or supply chain operations.

Possess good knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, ocean freight, custom clearance and logistics operations.

Experience in using SAP will be an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skill:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) applications.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, meticulous and delivers quality work.
• Able to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, challenging yet fun environment.
• A highly motivated individual who is willing to take initiatives and follow up with details.
• A good team player and communicator.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Good presentation skills and able to communicate with all levels.