Logistics Manager

Currie & Brown; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown in Malaysia seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to lead all project logistics for major construction programs. You will plan, coordinate, and manage movement, storage, and delivery of materials, equipment, and resources to meet project requirements safely and on schedule.

You will work with procurement, construction, engineering, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely arrival of items, manage storage yards and laydown areas, and implement strategies to optimize costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of logistics management experience in construction or data centre projects.
• Experience coordinating movement of large-scale construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project logistics strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage transportation of materials, equipment, and resources to project sites.
• Ensure deliveries align with project schedules and priorities.
• Manage on-site and off-site storage facilities and laydown areas.
• Coordinate receiving, inventory management, storage, preservation, and distribution.
• Organize site logistics including access routes, traffic management plans, crane utilization, laydown areas, and material handling.

Skills

Logistics planning

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project coordination

Site logistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Logistics planning tools

Inventory management systems

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead all project logistics activities for major construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the movement, storage, and delivery of materials, equipment, and resources to ensure project requirements are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The successful candidate will work closely with procurement, construction, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure all materials and equipment arrive at the right location, in the right condition, and at the right time to support project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project logistics strategies, plans, and procedures to support project delivery.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the transportation of materials, equipment, and construction resources from suppliers to project sites.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are delivered according to project schedules and construction priorities.
• Manage on-site and off-site storage facilities, warehouses, and laydown areas.
• Coordinate material receiving, inventory management, storage, preservation, and distribution activities.
• Organize and manage site logistics, including access routes, traffic management plans, crane utilization, laydown areas, and material handling processes.
• Conduct site assessments and logistics feasibility studies to identify access constraints, transportation challenges, storage requirements, and operational risks.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to track material status, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Work closely with construction, engineering, and subcontractor teams to align logistics activities with project milestones.
• Develop delivery schedules and ensure critical equipment and long-lead items are delivered on time.
• Monitor transportation costs, logistics budgets, and resource utilization to achieve cost efficiency.
• Manage logistics contractors, freight forwarders, transportation providers, and warehouse service providers.
• Ensure all import/export documentation, customs clearance requirements, permits, and regulatory obligations are met where applicable.
• Identify and mitigate logistics and supply chain risks that could impact project schedules.
• Implement contingency plans to address transportation delays, material shortages, and site constraints.
• Ensure compliance with project health, safety, environmental, and security requirements.
• Provide regular logistics reports, forecasts, and updates to project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of logistics management experience within construction, infrastructure, industrial, semiconductor, or data centre projects.
• Proven experience coordinating the movement of large-scale construction equipment and materials.
• Strong understanding of construction site logistics, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing storage yards, laydown areas, and material handling activities.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, international shipping, and import/export processes is advantageous.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers, freight forwarders, and project delivery teams.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in logistics planning tools, inventory management systems, and project management software.
• Experience supporting Data Centre, Mission Critical, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or Large-Scale Construction projects.
• Professional certifications in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
• Experience managing logistics for fast-track or highly complex construction programs.