Freight Manager - Salary up to MYR 11,000 based in Penang

Agensi Pekerjaan Adecco Personnel Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freight Manager based in Penang. The role involves overseeing international logistics and freight operations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in international freight forwarding, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Interested applicants should submit their resumes for review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in international freight forwarding.
• Experience in at least two areas: freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment-level agent choices and oversee international logistics.
• Supervise and manage a team of logistics professionals.
• Manage internal freight quotes and supervise shipment activity.
• Address issues related to damaged or delayed shipments.
• Develop relationships with vendors, carriers, and suppliers.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Customs brokerage

Logistics management

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Freight Manager - Salary up to MYR 11,000 based in Penang

The Freight Manager will serve as the organization's local in-country International Freight SME. Providing critical support to internal stakeholders, customers, and supply‑chain operations, this role encompasses acting as the logistics single point of contact (SPOC) for the organization, supporting internal supply‑chain decision‑making, and representing the company's logistics to customers.

What will you do?

• In coordination with the global director, shipment level agent choices and oversees international logistics in that country. Involving internal and external roles.
• Supervise and manage a team of logistics and transportation professionals.
• Oversees and manages internal freight quotes and supervises shipment activity.
• Supports and coordinates supply chain and other Malaysian Lines of Business freight movements, quoting and contracts.
• Address and resolve issues related to damaged or delayed shipments, as well as other logistics challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, carriers, and suppliers.

Your Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's Degree can be advantageous for senior positions.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in international freight forwarding with at least two areas of specialization in freight forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities for optimizing freight operations and addressing challenges.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced logistics environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must be willing to be based in Penang.

Interested?

If you would like to explore this opportunity, please submit your updated resume to [e-mail]. Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you for further steps. If you do not receive further communication from us, it means there are other applicants in better alignment to our needs. We wish you success in your job seeking journey.