Head of Contract Logistics

Private Advertiser; Klang City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to optimize inventory, oversee planning and drive KPI performance.

You will lead operational teams, manage safety compliance, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.

The role demands a minimum of 10 years in logistics, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication to build strong cross-functional relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics operations.
• Experience with dangerous goods or chemicals preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and cost-control abilities.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and control of all warehouse operations.
• Lead operational teams.
• Plan activities to maximize storage efficiency while ensuring safety.
• Enforce safety standards and company procedures.
• Conduct yearly evaluations of site staff.
• Manage equipment maintenance to prevent accidents.
• Ensure adherence to policies and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align strategic plans.
• Monitor costs and optimize departmental spend.
• Handle vendor relationships and contracts as needed.
• Verify weekly customer invoices with Finance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cost optimization

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Job description

Determining optimal inventory levels, replenishment strategies, and storage allocation within the warehouse, streamline operations, allocating resources such as equipment and materials to meet operational demands, negotiate contracts with suppliers or logistics partners, make decisions regarding vendor selection, and manage relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, enforce health and safety protocols within the warehouse, enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and condition of inventory, develop and manage the departmental budget, customer service standards and procedures within the warehouse, address any compliance issues and mitigate risks.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the overall planning and control of all aspects of the warehouse operations and drive performance towards defined KPIs.

Manage and lead the operational teams.

Plan and manage warehouse activities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the warehouse storage, considering commercial and operational factors in ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Organise and control adherence on organization’s safety standards and administered to all staff members to always achieve zero LTI.

Yearly evaluation of all employees within the site.

Effective management of all operational equipment to always ensure availability through proper scheduled maintenance of equipment with zero accidents and damages.

Support and enforce all aspects of company policies/procedures.

Partner with other leaders to establish strategic plans and objectives.

Accountable for the optimization of performance for all operational processes.

Assess and develop team members in skill development and career management.

Manage customer relationships to ensure customer service standards are achieved and continuously improved.

Lead continuous improvement of internal policies, systems, and processes for high-performance delivery and organizational health.

Able to utilize tools to monitor departmental costs and cost trends, continuously striving to improve value.

Manage all contract financials (budgets, P&L, revenue streams, costs, etc.).

Weekly customer invoice verification and approval for ease of billing by the Finance department.

All other duties as assigned or required.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in logistics operations, preferably relating to dangerous goods, chemicals, or a related field

Excellent business acumen and proven ability to improve key financial results

Excellent communication skills and networking abilities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills