Head Last Mile

Ninja Van; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and delivery company is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead last-mile operations in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role involves overseeing a team to achieve operational goals, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient delivery processes. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in logistics with strong leadership skills. Compensation is competitive, ranging from RM12,000 - RM18,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in logistics, last-mile delivery, or supply chain operations.
• 4–5 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale last-mile operations.
• Experience in e-commerce, courier, or on-demand logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead last-mile operations to achieve daily, weekly & monthly goals.
• Create operational strategies and track performance against KPIs.
• Manage operational budgets and monitor costs per delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

MBA or professional certifications (CSCP, CLTD)

Job description

Overview

This role will be leading and manging the last mile operations team to consistently achieve daily, weekly & monthly operational goals. Also, act as the key responsibility holder for last-mile and fleet unit economics, maintaining tight control over operational costs and contributing directly to P&L performance, cost optimisation, and pricing-related decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and communicate strategic objectives and operational initiatives, supported by clear KPIs, implementation plans, targets, and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal operational processes, SOPs, and workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Analyse demand and supply data to ensure adequate courier and fleet availability in line with delivery volume requirements.
• Hire, train, coach, and monitor the performance and development of fleet and last-mile operations team members.
• Use operational and performance data to identify opportunities to improve delivery quality, customer experience, and courier engagement, building a reliable and motivated last-mile workforce.

Key Result Area: Last Mile Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute last-mile strategies aligned with business goals; plan delivery network coverage and capacity
• Outcome/Deliverable : Clear last-mile roadmap; scalable and efficient delivery network

Key Result Area: Operational Performance

• Oversee daily delivery operations, dispatch, routing, and returns management
• Outcome/Deliverable : Oversee daily delivery operations, dispatch, routing, and returns management

Key Result Area : Cost & Budget Control

• Manage operational budgets; monitor cost per delivery; identify efficiency improvements
• Outcome/Deliverable : Optimised cost per parcel and controlled operational spending

Key Result Area : Risk & Peak Management

• Plan for peak periods, disruptions, and operational risks
• Outcome/Deliverable : Business continuity and stable service during high-demand periods

Key Result Area : People Leadership

• Oversee workforce planning, performance management & upskill of the team
• Outcome/Deliverable : Skilled, productive, and engaged operations workforce

Key Result Area : Customer Experience

• Manage delivery communications, issue resolution, and service recovery
• Outcome/Deliverable : Improved customer satisfaction and reduced delivery complaints

Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, or related field.
• MBA or professional certifications (CSCP, CLTD) will be an advantage
• 5–7 years of experience in logistics, last-mile delivery, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 4–5 years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale in-house last-mile operations.
• Experience in e-commerce, courier, retail distribution, or on-demand logistics is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of last-mile KPIs, routing, fleet management, and cost structures.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to perform in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

RM12,000 - RM18,000 a month