Freight Procurement Specialist

ALLNEX; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings firm seeks a Freight Procurement Specialist in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves managing freight operations, optimizing processes, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and forwarders. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. The position offers an innovative environment with opportunities for career development in a diverse and multicultural team.

Benefits

International working experience

Career growth and development opportunities

Strong team spirit and openness to new ideas

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proactive approach.
• Eager to learn and grow in the logistics field.
• Comfortable working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming freight invoices and resolve deviations.
• Upload and update freight rates in the ERP system.
• Create and maintain freight routes.
• Collaborate with forwarders for competitive quotes.
• Conduct monthly reviews of fuel surcharges.
• Generate freight reports and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with ERP systems

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

At allnex, we create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

We are looking for a Freight Procurement Specialist to join our GBS Procurement team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia! In this role, you will play a key role in managing and optimising the company's freight operations.

If you are a detail-oriented and proactive person with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, view the job description below and apply now!

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage incoming freight invoices, resolve deviations, and identify root causes to implement preventive measures.
• Regularly upload and update freight rates in the ERP system to ensure accurate data.
• Create and maintain Freight routes in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with forwarders to obtain competitive airfreight quotes.
• Conduct monthly reviews of fuel surcharges and update records accordingly.
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, including Logistics, Carriers, Sourcing, and Accounts Payable, ensuring smooth and efficient communication.
• Generate freight reports and actively contribute to process automation and optimisation initiatives.

Required skills and experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a must to support our operations in Greater China
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems is an advantage
• Eager to learn and grow, with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Economics, or a related field

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
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