Logistics Specialist

VAT GROUP; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to drive safety, efficiency, and accuracy across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipment, and throughput, and push continuous improvements in layout, automation, and material flow. Diploma or degree in SCM or related field preferred, with 2–5 years in warehouse leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• Experience in warehouse leadership and people management.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, ERP/D365, inventory management and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain warehouse safety as the #1 priority and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operational Execution: Ensure daily warehouse activities meet receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, shipment targets.
• Material Flow & TPT: Drive end-to-end material flow and improve turnaround from receiving to material-on-stage.
• KPI & Performance: Own KPIs including inventory accuracy and on-time shipments.
• Capacity & Resource Planning: Plan manpower, shifts, overtime, equipment, and storage capacity.
• Inventory Management: Ensure inventory accuracy and cycle counts with timely resolutions.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement and automation.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work with Planning, Buyer, Production, Quality, Logistics, Customs, and Suppliers.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

People management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

WMS

ERP/D365

Lean/6S/Kaizen

Inventory management

Education

Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

WMS

ERP/D365

Job description

Location: Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the worlds leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain warehouse safety as the #1 priority and ensure compliance with MHE, SOP, 6S, and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Execution: Ensure daily warehouse activities meet targets for receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, shipment, and material movement.
• Material Flow & TPT: Drive end-to-end material flow and improve turnaround time (TPT) from receiving to material-on-stage.
• KPI & Performance: Own warehouse KPIs including Material on Stage by 7AM, daily shipment/volume target, inventory accuracy, productivity, TPT, and service level.
• Capacity & Resource Planning: Plan manpower, shifts, overtime, equipment, storage capacity, and transportation according to business demand and ramp requirements.
• Inventory Management: Ensure inventory accuracy, cycle count discipline, reconciliation, and timely resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement, automation, layout optimization, and standard-work initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Planning, Buyer, Production, Quality, Logistics, Customs, and Suppliers to ensure predictable material flow and execution.
• Escalation & Problem Solving: Quickly identify operational risks, establish containment, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Leadership & Accountability: Set clear expectations for area owners and supervisors, review daily performance, and drive accountability for results.
• Drive projects related to warehouse improvement, expansion , capacity improvement , automation and material flow improvement projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of warehouse/logistics experience, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume operation.
• Proven experience in warehouse leadership and people management.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, ERP/D365, inventory management, and material flow processes.
• Experience managing warehouse KPIs, TPT, productivity, capacity, and manpower planning.
• Knowledge of Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in ramp-up, peak-volume, and urgent/expedite operations is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• MHE/warehouse safety knowledge and relevant certification is an advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment and drive results through cross-functional teams.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.