EMEA Export Logistics Lead (Assistant Manager)

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical, dental, and wellness benefits

Regional/global stakeholder exposure

Leadership and people management

Job summary

Global MNC in Kuala Lumpur seeks a results-focused Transport Management (Assistant Manager) to lead export logistics for the EMEA region. You will coach a team, plan resources, and build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and logistics service providers.

The role emphasizes performance management, process improvements, risk and governance initiatives, and participation in digitalization projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, International Business, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 4 years in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Operations, or International Trade environments.
• Leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of transport management and export logistics.
• Experience managing stakeholders, service delivery, and operational performance.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• SAP or ERP system experience preferred.
• Process improvement, automation, or digitalization experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning operations supporting export deliveries across the EMEA region.
• Coach, develop, and manage a team while overseeing resource planning and capability development.
• Build strong relationships with internal business partners and logistics stakeholders.
• Manage Logistics Service Provider (LSP) performance, transportation reliability, and service quality.
• Support issue resolution and drive customer-focused logistics solutions.
• Monitor operational performance and prepare management reporting and analytics.
• Drive process improvements, operational excellence, and service enhancements.
• Support risk management, business continuity, data protection, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure effective knowledge management, documentation, and process ownership.
• Participate in digitalization, automation, and supply chain improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Export logistics

English proficiency

ERP experience

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Global MNC in Kuala Lumpur seeks a results-focused Transport Management (Assistant Manager) to lead export logistics for the EMEA region. You will coach a team, plan resources, and build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and logistics service providers.

The role emphasizes performance management, process improvements, risk and governance initiatives, and participation in digitalization projects.