Logistics Operations Manager (Transportation)

Intel; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Malaysia, Penang, is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Manager Transportation to oversee inbound, interplant, and outbound flows, ensuring seamless execution and optimization. You will monitor KPIs, drive improvements, and coordinate with internal teams and external providers to sustain reliable product delivery globally.

The role supports startup activities for assembly and wafer sort operations, with a hybrid work model in Mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 4+ years in logistics operations or 3PL management with independent work capability.
• Proficiency in SAP/TMS and 4PL/3PL freight supplier management and KPI tracking.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, compliance, and supplier governance.
• Advanced data analysis for operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage logistics operations for inbound, interplant, and outbound materials.
• Provide dock operations ownership to support site start-up and ramp.
• Monitor performance against logistics KPIs and compliance standards.
• Analyze processes and data to identify inefficiencies and improvements.
• Escalate and resolve shipping, warehouse, carrier, and execution issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external providers.
• Develop logistics solutions using analytical and digital tools.
• Update senior leaders on schedule, scope, cost, risk, and readiness.
• This role supports startup for Assembly Test and Wafer Sort factory operations.

Skills

SAP / TMS

3PL management

Data analysis

Logistics operations

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Logistics degree

Tools

Transportation software

WMS / TMS

Job description

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

As a Logistics Operations Manager Transportation, you will oversee and drive logistics operations across one or more categories, ensuring seamless execution of inbound, interplant, and outbound material flows. You will play a vital role in monitoring performance metrics, resolving escalations, and implementing continuous improvements to optimize logistics processes. Your contributions will strengthen Intel's operational capabilities, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of products to customers globally.

Business group

The Logistics Operations Manager role falls within Intel's Supply Chain organization, which focuses on ensuring the efficient movement of materials, equipment, and finished goods to support the manufacturing process and customer delivery. This team drives operational excellence through innovation, process optimization, and supplier collaboration, contributing to Intel's mission of delivering world-class products to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage logistics operations for inbound, interplant, and outbound materials, equipment, and finished goods.
• Provide dock operations ownership to support site start-up, ramp, and steady-state logistics execution.
• Monitor and drive performance against logistics KPIs, compliance requirements, and operational standards.
• Analyze logistics processes and data to identify inefficiencies, defects, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Track, escalate, and resolve shipping, warehouse, carrier, and execution exceptions to ensure continuity of deliveries.
• Manage critical logistics escalations, minimizing impact to operations and customer service.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and external logistics providers to ensure seamless execution.
• Utilize analytical and digital tools to develop logistics solutions that optimize cost, speed, quality, and reliability.
• Provide regular updates to senior leaders on schedule, scope, cost, risk, and execution readiness.
• This position also plays a significant role in preparing for the ongoing Assembly Test and Wafer Sort factory operations startup.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in logistics operations or third-party logistics (3PL) management with a proven ability to operate independently in dynamic conditions.
• Proficiency in SAP/Transportation Management Systems (TMS), 4PL and 3PL freight supplier management, and performance metric tracking, with demonstrated capability to self-identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of transportation operations, compliance protocols, and supplier governance, with a track record of owning execution end-to-end.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis to drive operational improvements and informed decision-making.
• Expertise in transportation management systems and logistics management software.
• Minimum basic knowledge in Malaysian Customs processes, procedures and operations, including clear understanding on the local and federal regulations and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in managing logistics escalations and driving operational improvements across global teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes effectively.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location

Malaysia, Penang

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.