Assistant Manager - Solution Engineer (Logistic)

KLN Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLN Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd in Shah Alam seeks an Assistant Manager - Solution Engineer (Logistic) to support sales with RFQs, site visits, and customer presentations. You will analyse requirements, evaluate MHE, automation, and costs, and develop technical proposals for RFQs.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field, at least 3 years’ warehouse design or logistics experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new customers through existing client relationships and by supporting the Sales team in RFQs, site visits, and customer presentations
• Analyse customer requirements and participate in Q&A sessions to clarify operational and technical requirements
• Design and propose warehousing solutions that meet customer needs and operational requirements
• Evaluate resources, material handling equipment (MHE), investment requirements, EDI, automation, robotics, and other innovation opportunities
• Conduct cost analysis and develop competitive rates using the approved costing model
• Develop technical proposals for RFQs and present proposed solutions to customers
• Work closely with the Project Management team to ensure a smooth handover of solutions upon project award
• Support solution adjustments and optimisation during the project implementation phase
• Monitor and follow up on project costs and budgets to ensure alignment with the approved business case
• Support the Business Development team in developing and maintaining up-to-date commercial packages

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Assistant Manager - Solution Engineer (Logistic)

Support the development of new customers through existing client relationships and by supporting the Sales team in RFQs, site visits, and customer presentations. Analyse customer requirements and participate in Q&A sessions to clarify operational and technical requirements. Design and propose warehousing solutions that meet customer needs and operational requirements. Evaluate resources, material handling equipment (MHE), investment requirements, EDI, automation, robotics, and other innovation opportunities. Conduct cost analysis and develop competitive rates using the approved costing model. Develop technical proposals for RFQs and present proposed solutions to customers.

Key responsibilities

Support the development of new customers through existing client relationships and by supporting the Sales team in RFQs, site visits, and customer presentations

Analyse customer requirements and participate in Q&A sessions to clarify operational and technical requirements

Design and propose warehousing solutions that meet customer needs and operational requirements

Evaluate resources, material handling equipment (MHE), investment requirements, EDI, automation, robotics, and other innovation opportunities

Conduct cost analysis and develop competitive rates using the approved costing model

Develop technical proposals for RFQs and present proposed solutions to customers

Work closely with the Project Management team to ensure a smooth handover of solutions upon project award

Support solution adjustments and optimisation during the project implementation phase

Monitor and follow up on project costs and budgets to ensure alignment with the approved business case

Support the Business Development team in developing and maintaining up-to-date commercial packages

About you

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in warehouse solution design, logistics, supply chain, engineering, or a related field

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and modelling skills

Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate data into practical business solutions

Comfortable working in a customer-facing role and engaging with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Visio, and MS Project

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively across multiple countries, cultures, and diverse teams

Willingness to travel when required

Our core business encompasses integrated logistics, international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. Our expertise extends from handling merchandise and non-merchandise, to POSM and more.

With head offices in Hong Kong, we employ a far-reaching global network that stretches across six continents, and includes the largest distribution network and hub operations in Greater China and the ASEAN region.

Many of Top 100 Brands employ KLN Logistics across a wide spectrum of industries including fashion & lifestyle, electronics & technology, food & beverage, FMCG, to industrial & material science, automotive, and pharmaceutical & healthcare.

Our core business encompasses integrated logistics, international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. Our expertise extends from handling merchandise and non-merchandise, to POSM and more.

With head offices in Hong Kong, we employ a far-reaching global network that stretches across six continents, and includes the largest distribution network and hub operations in Greater China and the ASEAN region.

Many of Top 100 Brands employ KLN Logistics across a wide spectrum of industries including fashion & lifestyle, electronics & technology, food & beverage, FMCG, to industrial & material science, automotive, and pharmaceutical & healthcare.