Logistics Optimization Analyst

Flex; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Flex seeks a Logistics Analyst in Batu Kawan, Penang to design and optimize supply chain processes from production to distribution. You will research logistics data, develop cost-saving plans, and write SOPs to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree related to warehouse/manufacturing and at least 3 years in logistics, preferably with manufacturing exposure. Flex offers medical/dental, life insurance, PTO, and bonuses in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to warehouse and manufacturing.
• Requires minimum 3 years of experience in logistics.
• A background in manufacturing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
• Research for logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit research.
• Apply investigation methods or tools to comprehend, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
• Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
• Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
• Confer with logistics management teams to define ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
• Maintain databases of logistics data and information in accordance with corporate policies.
• Provide ongoing researching in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.
• Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.
• Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.
• Track product flow from origin to final delivery. Monitor flor of vehicles or inventory using logistics systems.
• Define packaging requirements.
• Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates and order fulfillment rates.
• Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing.
• Contact carriers for rates or schedules.
• Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
• Compare locations or environmental policies of carriers or suppliers to make transportation resolutions with lower environmental impact.
• Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to define the most economical modes of transportation.
• Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.
• Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
• Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, or global positioning systems (GPS) to improve operational efficiencies.
• Enter carbon-output or environmental-impact data into spreadsheets or environmental management or auditing software programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to warehouse and manufacturing

Job description

Flex seeks a Logistics Analyst in Batu Kawan, Penang to design and optimize supply chain processes from production to distribution. You will research logistics data, develop cost-saving plans, and write SOPs to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree related to warehouse/manufacturing and at least 3 years in logistics, preferably with manufacturing exposure. Flex offers medical/dental, life insurance, PTO, and bonuses in a supportive environment.