Global Logistics & Trade Operations Leader

People Profilers Pte Ltd; Puchong; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd in Malaysia seeks a Logistics and Trade Operations Lead to drive end-to-end import/export, inbound/outbound, and distribution across regional markets.

You will guide cross-border logistics, customs processes, and trade compliance, while establishing SOPs and governance. The role requires ERP experience and leadership to optimize inventory, orders, and 3PL integrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end import and export operations, customs processes, and trade compliance.
• Experience in IT distribution, technology sourcing, or logistics with regional/APAC cross-border exposure.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, governance frameworks, and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end import, export, inbound, outbound, and distribution operations across regional markets.
• Provide guidance on cross-border logistics, sourcing flows, customs processes, and trade compliance.
• Establish and implement SOPs, policies, governance frameworks, and documentation controls.
• Ensure group trade compliance standards are translated into local processes and audit readiness.
• Utilize ERP and logistics systems to improve control, inventory, orders, and 3PL integration.
• Manage 3PLs, freight forwarders, and logistics vendors to meet SLAs and costs.
• Drive process standardization, reporting, controls, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution across complex logistics flows.
• Monitor operational risks, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Lead or develop a team towards operational excellence.

Skills

Import/Export Operations

3PL Management

Trade Compliance

SOP Development

Cross-Border Logistics

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Manhattan

Job description

People Profilers Pte Ltd in Malaysia seeks a Logistics and Trade Operations Lead to drive end-to-end import/export, inbound/outbound, and distribution across regional markets.

You will guide cross-border logistics, customs processes, and trade compliance, while establishing SOPs and governance. The role requires ERP experience and leadership to optimize inventory, orders, and 3PL integrations.