Logistics Operations Manager - Transportation.

Collabera; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Penang seeks an experienced logistics manager who will oversee day-to-day transportation operations. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating logistics activities, managing carrier relationships, and implementing strategies for optimizing freight capacity. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field, with over 6 years of experience in logistics operations and a strong focus on transportation regulations and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in logistic operations.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and logistics software.
• Ability to optimize logistics performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations for cost-effective goods movement.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Manage carrier relationships and ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Develop logistics strategies to optimize freight capacity.
• Monitor transport performance metrics and prepare reports.

Skills

Transportation regulations knowledge

Carrier management

Logistics software proficiency

Budget management

Leadership

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• oversee day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods across all routes and modes.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound and outbound transportation activities to meet customer delivery requirements and department performance goals.
• Manage carrier relationships and ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize freight capacity, reduce transit times, and improve delivery performance.
• Monitor transport performance metrics such as on-time delivery, cost, and quality, and prepare regular operational reports to share with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners like commodity managers and purchasing teams to streamline logistics processes and resolve any operational challenges.>
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support digital transformation initiatives in logistics operations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, carrier management, and logistics software
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize logistics performance.
• Strong leadership and innovative, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational
• 6+ years of experience in logistic operations.