Freight Procurement Specialist

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coatings company seeks a Freight Procurement Specialist for their GBS Procurement team in Malaysia. You will manage freight operations, including invoice management and rate updates, requiring fluent communication in English and Mandarin. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Economics and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

International working experience

Tight-knit network of employees

Opportunities for career growth

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming freight invoices and resolve deviations.
• Maintain freight rates and ensure accuracy in ERP system.
• Create and maintain freight routes.
• Obtain competitive airfreight quotes from forwarders.
• Update records for fuel surcharges monthly.
• Liaise with Logistics, Carriers, Sourcing, and Accounts Payable.
• Generate freight reports and contribute to optimization.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with ERP systems

Strong sense of responsibility

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team-oriented

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings and products that help protect the world for generations to come – and that’s exactly what you can do by 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, which is 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 serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview

Allnex is 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.

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 offer an international working experience with a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people across 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.

Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

allnex

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