Executive - Land Transport, Planning

DB Schenker; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Johor, Malaysia, is seeking a Transportation Planner responsible for national transportation operations. You will ensure optimal truck fleet utilization and maintain client satisfaction. The role requires excellent communication and management skills, with an emphasis on achieving KPIs for service delivery. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in logistics or supply chain and experience in transport operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on performance and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Road transportation experience is a plus.
• Experience with cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate national transportation planning.
• Drive optimal utilization of the truck fleet.
• Maintain positive client relations and manage expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Logistics planning

Performance monitoring

Route management

Job description

The Transportation Planner is responsible for the accurate and efficient planning of national transportation operations, ensuring optimal utilization of the truck fleet and the consistent delivery of best-in-class service to all customers.

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for national transportation planning. This candidate must have excellent communication and client management skills in order to maintain positive client relations. This candidate must be a self-starter, who is able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

The primary responsibility is to ensure that Land is providing the best-in-class service to the customer. The candidate is expected to work with internal teams The candidate is expected to manage the team to achieve and maintain the committed KPI. The candidate has to drive the team to ensure high-performance and excellent quality service. The candidate would have to manage the subcontractors to ensure that the service level given is aligned with the expectations of our customers.

Job Scope

Transportation Planning and Optimization

• Accurate Planning: Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly truck schedules are planned accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with customer requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Fleet Utilization: Drive optimal utilization of the company's fleet and resources, minimizing empty miles and maximizing cost-efficiency.
• Route Management: Plan and execute transportation routes using planning tools, considering factors such as time constraints, load requirements, road restrictions, and operational costs.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and track daily transportation execution against the plan, proactively identifying and resolving deviations, delays, or issues.
• Documentation: Ensure all transportation documentation and planning data are accurately recorded and maintained in the designated systems.

Customer, Vendor, and Internal Stakeholder Management

• Subcontractor Management: Manage and monitor external subcontractors to ensure their service levels, performance, and fleet capacity are aligned with customer expectations and company standards.
• SOP and SLA: Collaborate with internal and external customers to establish, document, and agree upon Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for transportation services and defined service level agreements.
• KPI Achievement: Manage the planning function to achieve and maintain committed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, utilization, and cost control.
• Client Relations: Maintain positive and professional communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction with transportation services.

HSSE

• Ensure that HSSE guidance is followed by subcontractors and staff
• Understand the HSSE policy of the company
• Follow the HSSE policy of the company
• Report near misses to Manager / Supervisor

Experience

3-5 years in Logistics / Supply Chain

Road transportation experience is a plus

Experience with working across a cross-functional organization

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