Logistic Lead, International Operations

Schneider Electric; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Family Leave

Medical coverage for dependents

Employee stock ownership

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Logistic Lead to drive international logistics programs and supply chain excellence from a global perspective. You will coordinate with Zone teams, set governance, and deliver cost-efficient solutions across regions.

The role requires 12+ years in international logistics, strong cross-cultural leadership, and the ability to influence without direct authority. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is essential, with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field is required.
• 12+ years in international logistics, distribution, or program management.
• Experience leading global or regional logistics initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of international transportation, warehousing, and trade flows.
• Experience across multiple regions and cultures in a global org.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Experience with logistics performance management and network optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead international logistics programs and strategic initiatives across operations.
• Develop logistics roadmaps aligned with growth, customer needs, and supply chain strategy.
• Drive logistics transformation across regions with governance and KPIs.
• Act as liaison between global leadership and Zone Logistics teams.
• Identify opportunities, deploy solutions, and share best practices.
• Monitor performance and promote continuous improvement across regions.
• Support risk management, business continuity, and cost optimization.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for executive leadership.

Skills

Global logistics leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Continuous improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve.

Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Logistic Lead is responsible for leading strategic logistics programs and continuous improvement initiatives across International operations. Operating as an individual contributor, this role drives alignment, execution, and performance across international logistics networks by partnering closely with Zone Logistics teams, Zone stakeholders, supply chain functions, and external logistics providers.

The position serves as the central coordination point for logistics transformation, network optimization, service improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across multiple geographies. The incumbent is accountable for identifying and implementing scalable logistics solutions, standardizing best practices, enhancing end-to-end visibility, and ensuring consistent execution across regions while balancing global objectives with local operational requirements.

This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, analytical capability, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Success is achieved through collaboration with Zone Logistics teams to improve logistics performance, optimize costs, strengthen resilience, and elevate customer experience across the international supply chain network.

What will you do?

• International Logistics
  • Lead and coordinate global logistics programs and strategic initiatives across international operations.
  • Develop and execute logistics roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives, customer requirements, and supply chain strategies.
  • Drive implementation of logistics transformation projects across regions, ensuring alignment with global standards and operational priorities.
  • Establish governance, milestones, performance measures, and implementation plans for key logistics initiatives.
• Global Coordination & Zone Engagement
  • Act as the primary liaison between global supply chain leadership and Zone Logistics teams and cross zone logistics teams.
  • Partner with regional logistics organizations to identify opportunities, deploy solutions, and accelerate best-practice sharing.
  • Facilitate alignment across zones on logistics standards, processes, KPIs, and service expectations.
  • Influence stakeholders and build consensus across multiple functions, regions, and cultures without direct reporting authority.
• Logistics Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive initiatives focused on transportation optimization, distribution performance, project material flow efficiency, and logistics cost reduction.
  • Monitor global logistics performance through key operational and financial metrics.
  • Identify systemic issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities across international logistics operations.
  • Champion continuous improvement methodologies and promote operational excellence across regions.
• Logistics Network Optimization
  • Support the design and optimization of international logistics networks to improve service, resilience, and cost efficiency.
  • Evaluate transportation models, and logistics operating structures.
  • Lead assessments of logistics capabilities, processes, and partner performance across regions.
  • Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen end-to-end supply chain execution.
• Risk Management & Business Continuity
  • Identify logistics risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and operational constraints impacting international operations.
  • Partner with Zone and Regional teams to develop mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Support crisis response and recovery activities related to logistics disruptions, transportation challenges, and capacity constraints.
• Analytics, Governance & Reporting
  • Develop performance dashboards and executive-level reporting for logistics programs and operational performance.
  • Track project progress, benefit realization, cost savings, and service improvements.
  • Present recommendations, business cases, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
  • Ensure transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making through data-driven insights.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• > 12 years in international logistics, supply chain operations, transportation, distribution, or logistics program management.
• Demonstrated success leading global or regional logistics initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of international transportation, warehousing, trade flows, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures in a global organization.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct managerial responsibility.
• Experience with logistics performance management, network optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

What's in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• Hybrid work arrangement (New Ways of Working)
• and more!

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