Commercial Manager

TAIKO CLAY MARKETING SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and procurement company based in Ara Damansara is seeking a seasoned logistics manager. The role involves overseeing freight and procurement functions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing the overall logistics network. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a managerial position. Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are crucial to drive the company's objectives while meeting operational cost targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong results-driven individual with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ocean freight, port operations, and inland logistics to customer delivery.
• Recommend proposals to enhance logistics, safety, and distribution network.
• Lead and review cost savings opportunities on logistics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Commercial decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee Group’s ocean freight, port operations, and inland logistics to customer delivery, including strategizing and commercial negotiations to achieve delivery objectives, including bulk cargo vessel and container deliveries worldwide.
• Recommend constructive proposals to enhance overall group-wide logistics, safety and distribution network; ensure compliance with statutory requirements, both local and international.
• Lead and review cost savings opportunities on logistics to meet and exceed Management’s operational cost objectives and KPIs.
• Oversee full spectrum of procurement functions such as sourcing, cost/contract negotiation and analysis of bulk raw material purchasing.
• Initiate and coordinate raw material tender process, compare, evaluate and summarize quotations and bids received for tender committee review and decision.
• Uphold Group’s business ethics and Code of Conduct in all transactions and comply with Group’s Policy and Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role handling logistics, commercial procurement and business development.
• Strong results‑driven individual with excellent analytical, negotiation, and commercial decision‑making skills; able to work independently and resourcefully.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen with proven leadership capabilities in driving revenue growth and managing commercial risks.

Position to be based in Ara Damansara.

Interested candidates are invited to submit your application via Jobstreet.

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