Export Operations Team Leader (Ocean Freight) *Mandarin Proficient

Toll Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Malaysia is seeking an Export Operations Team Leader proficient in Mandarin. This role involves overseeing export operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and leading a team of export customer service professionals. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in sea freight export operations, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to mentor a team. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in freight forwarding industry with sea freight export.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of account management and transaction processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep, professional relationships with export customers.
• Oversee account management activities and transaction processing.
• Provide expert support for customer transactions and resolve inquiries.

Skills

Sea Freight Export operations

Interpersonal skills

Customer-centric mindset

Leadership

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Job description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

Elevate Your Career as an Export Operations Team Leader (Ocean Freight) *Mandarin Proficient!

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our export operations, playing a key part in ensuring seamless and exceptional service delivery to our valued clients. You will not only cultivate and nurture professional customer relationships but also act as a vital link between our customers and internal teams. Your ability to understand their needs, provide expert guidance, and proactively resolve challenges will be crucial to our continued success. You will also be responsible for the direct supervision, training, and development of a team of around 10-15 predominantly entry-level export customer support professionals.

Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

• Champion Customer Success: Develop and maintain deep, professional relationships with our export customers, understanding their unique requirements and ensuring their satisfaction at every touchpoint.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee and support account management activities and transaction processing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established procedures.
• Be the Go‑To Expert: Provide comprehensive support for customer transactions, proactively addressing their inquiries, feedback, and requests with insightful solutions.
• Masterful Collaboration: Liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders (operations, sales, documentation, etc.) and external partners (carriers, customs brokers, etc.) to guarantee contractual obligations and service standards are consistently met.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Efficiently respond to customer queries, meticulously investigate issues, and implement timely resolutions in accordance with customer agreements and internal processes.
• Inspire and Empower Your Team: Lead and mentor a dedicated team of export customer service professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment focused on achieving operational goals and exceeding customer expectations. Leverage your specialist experience to guide and develop team members.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Proven Expertise: A minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience within the Freight Forwarding industry, specifically with Sea Freight Export operations.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence effectively at all levels.
• Customer‑Centric Mindset: A strong understanding of account management principles, transaction processing best practices, and the ability to provide insightful technical and product support.
• Leadership Acumen: Value add if you have experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve operational targets and deliver outstanding results.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Fluency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is essential to effectively communicate with our diverse customer base and international partners.
• Flexibility to support during public holidays and overtime when needed.

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry‑leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Malaysia and be prepared to undertake pre‑employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.