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Join a reputable organization as a Senior Expeditor in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves managing supplier coordination, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. You will play a crucial role in project delivery timelines and work closely with various internal teams.
Senior Expeditor
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable organisation for an experienced Expeditor. The role involves managing supplier coordination and ensuring timely delivery of goods, documentation, and services for complex projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams to ensure alignment and resolve any issues
Maintain regular contact with suppliers to provide updates and foster strong relationships
Ensure documentation and deliverables are received per purchase order terms
Develop or adapt expediting plans based on project schedules and equipment criticality
Monitor supplier progress from engineering to delivery, escalating delays where necessary
Review inspection reports for compliance and raise non-conformities to relevant parties
Maintain detailed expediting reports and distribute them regularly to the project team
Liaise with logistics to trace major shipments and coordinate delivery timelines
Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and QA/QC to resolve any commercial or quality concerns
Update internal systems with delivery status and maintain documentation in line with SOPs
Assist with PO closeout and support supplier performance reviews
Technical Requirements:
Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, specs, and data requirements
Strong decision-making and planning skills
Experience with project management or expediting software
Knowledge of packing, shipping, and customs processes for machinery and equipment
Familiarity with materials and supplier bases used in engineering projects
Proficient in MS Office for data analysis and reporting
Experience with SAP and Documentum preferred
Qualifications:
Diploma in engineering with extensive relevant experience
Degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in expediting and inspection for graduates
Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience for diploma holders
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a structured team and make a measurable impact on critical project delivery timelines.