Assistant Manager - Transport

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks an Assistant Manager - Transport to manage and optimise transport operations, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods. This permanent role focuses on implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement and supply chain, strong analytical abilities, proficiency with transport management software, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain, particularly in transport or logistics management.
• Strong analytical skills to optimise logistics processes and reduce costs.
• Proficiency in transport management software.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to transportation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving logistical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise transport operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless logistics processes.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and ensure adherence to performance standards.
• Resolve logistical issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of transport activities and prepare regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to meet departmental objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Transport software proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Transport management software

Job description

• Manage and optimise transport operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless logistics processes.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and ensure adherence to performance standards.
• Resolve logistical issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of transport activities and prepare regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to meet departmental objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Manager - Transport should have:

• Experience in procurement and supply chain, particularly in transport or logistics management.
• Strong analytical skills to optimise logistics processes and reduce costs.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for transport management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to transportation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving logistical challenges.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary between MYR 72,000 and MYR 84,000.
• Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur.
• Opportunities to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector.