Logistics Assistant

Sumiputeh Steel Centre Sdn. Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumiputeh Steel Centre Sdn Bhd is seeking a Logistics Assistant to support front-line logistics operations from Shah Alam. The role involves verifying invoices from freight forwarders, generating reports, coordinating daily logistics activities, and assisting with customs clearance for raw materials and machinery.

You will liaise with internal teams and external partners to resolve shipment issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Candidates with or without prior working experience are welcome to apply.
• Knowledge or experience in logistics, shipping, customs clearance, or related documentation will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and/or experience with SIRIM Certificate of Approval (COA) requirements will be an added advantage.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to work with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Willing to learn and able to work effectively with internal departments and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Check and verify invoices received from freight forwarders to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Provide relevant logistics data, reports, and analysis to the Logistics HOD to support operational monitoring and decision-making.
• Coordinate, harmonize, and monitor day-to-day logistics operations to ensure smooth and efficient activities.
• Manage and monitor customs clearance processes for incoming raw materials, machinery, and other relevant shipments.
• Identify logistics-related issues and establish appropriate corrective and improvement action plans.
• Coordinate and follow up with freight forwarders, overseas mills, mill agents, shipping liners, Sales, Accounts, and other relevant parties regarding shipments, customs matters, and documentation to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Utilize the Logistics ERP system effectively to monitor activities, maintain accurate records, and improve logistics procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely logistics reports for submission to the Logistics HOD.
• Prepare and submit Bank Guarantee (BG) applications to the bank within the required timeline, including applications for BG extension, cancellation, and collection from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).
• Monitor and follow up on the monthly return of K1 customs documents from freight forwarders.
• Manage applications for Import Duty and Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemptions for incoming raw materials, machinery, and other applicable items.
• Maintain proper records and documentation relating to shipments, customs clearance, duty exemptions, Bank Guarantees, and other logistics activities.
• Liaise with relevant internal departments and external parties to resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and logistics-related issues.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department (HOD).

Job description

Check and verify invoices received from freight forwarders to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.

Provide relevant logistics data, reports, and analysis to the Logistics HOD to support operational monitoring and decision-making.

Coordinate, harmonize, and monitor day-to-day logistics operations to ensure smooth and efficient activities.

Manage and monitor customs clearance processes for incoming raw materials, machinery, and other relevant shipments.

Identify logistics-related issues and establish appropriate corrective and improvement action plans.

Coordinate and follow up with freight forwarders, overseas mills, mill agents, shipping liners, Sales, Accounts, and other relevant parties regarding shipments, customs matters, and documentation to ensure smooth logistics operations.

Utilize the Logistics ERP system effectively to monitor activities, maintain accurate records, and improve logistics procedures.

Prepare accurate and timely logistics reports for submission to the Logistics HOD.

Prepare and submit Bank Guarantee (BG) applications to the bank within the required timeline, including applications for BG extension, cancellation, and collection from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).

Monitor and follow up on the monthly return of K1 customs documents from freight forwarders.

Manage applications for Import Duty and Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemptions for incoming raw materials, machinery, and other applicable items.

Maintain proper records and documentation relating to shipments, customs clearance, duty exemptions, Bank Guarantees, and other logistics activities.

Liaise with relevant internal departments and external parties to resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and logistics-related issues.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department (HOD).

Requirements

Candidates with or without prior working experience are welcome to apply.

Knowledge or experience in logistics, shipping, customs clearance, or related documentation will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and/or experience with SIRIM Certificate of Approval (COA) requirements will be an added advantage.

Basic computer literacy and ability to work with Microsoft Office applications.

Good communication, coordination, and organizational skills.

Willing to learn and able to work effectively with internal departments and external parties.

Sumiputeh Steel Centre Sdn Bhd was established in 1980 and first launched the operation in 1981 in Shah Alam.

We have grown to become one of the leading names in the steel service center industry which highly thanks to our continuing attention to a high and consistent level of productivity at all time.

With the unique combination of foreign and local expertise and technology as well as the transfer of technology, Sumiputeh is in the position to be able to meet all kinds of cut sheet, slitted coil, steel strapping and compressor bodies to not limited to only air-conditioning industry, but also motor vehicle, electrical and electronic components, electrical appliances and building material industries.

Being a part of Sumitomo Corporation Group, we strictly following our Sumitomo Corporation Group's Management Principles. The principle is the contemporary translation of Sumitomo's Business Philosophy, which was devised 400 years ago, using simplified language and a clear structure, and rewritten from a more global perspective. The Activity Guidelines provide guidance on how each company as well as their executives and employees should behave as they conduct daily business activities to realize the Management Principles.

As declared in the Management Principles, our corporate mission is to support our shareholders, clients, local communities, employees, and everyone else around the world in their endeavors to achieve economic and spiritual prosperity and realize their dreams through our sound business activities. We also maintain throughout our business practices by a unique management style that respects the personality of each individual and places prime importance on integrity and sound management, which represent the essence of Sumitomo's Business Philosophy, while cherishing a corporate culture that allows each employee to take the initiative and demonstrate creativity that is conductive to continuous reform and innovation.

By sharing the values presented in the Management Principles and the Activity Guidelines across the Group to materialize them in specific business activities, we aim to be a global organization that constantly stays a step ahead in dealing with change, creates new value, and contributes broadly to society.

Sumiputeh Steel Centre Sdn Bhd was established in 1980 and first launched the operation in 1981 in Shah Alam.

We have grown to become one of the leading names in the steel service center industry which highly thanks to our continuing attention to a high and consistent level of productivity at all time.

With the unique combination of foreign and local expertise and technology as well as the transfer of technology, Sumiputeh is in the position to be able to meet all kinds of cut sheet, slitted coil, steel strapping and compressor bodies to not limited to only air-conditioning industry, but also motor vehicle, electrical and electronic components, electrical appliances and building material industries.

Being a part of Sumitomo Corporation Group, we strictly following our Sumitomo Corporation Group's Management Principles. The principle is the contemporary translation of Sumitomo's Business Philosophy, which was devised 400 years ago, using simplified language and a clear structure, and rewritten from a more global perspective. The Activity Guidelines provide guidance on how each company as well as their executives and employees should behave as they conduct daily business activities to realize the Management Principles.

As declared in the Management Principles, our corporate mission is to support our shareholders, clients, local communities, employees, and everyone else around the world in their endeavors to achieve economic and spiritual prosperity and realize their dreams through our sound business activities. We also maintain throughout our business practices by a unique management style that respects the personality of each individual and places prime importance on integrity and sound management, which represent the essence of Sumitomo's Business Philosophy, while cherishing a corporate culture that allows each employee to take the initiative and demonstrate creativity that is conductive to continuous reform and innovation.

By sharing the values presented in the Management Principles and the Activity Guidelines across the Group to materialize them in specific business activities, we aim to be a global organization that constantly stays a step ahead in dealing with change, creates new value, and contributes broadly to society.

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