Logistics Specialist

Dexian Asia Pacific; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced logistics manager to oversee transportation operations. The role entails planning and coordinating delivery activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with carriers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related fields and at least five years of experience in the industry. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and leadership abilities to drive continuous improvements in logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and logistics software.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize logistics performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations with 4PL partners.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Manage carrier relationships and ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Develop logistics strategies to optimize freight capacity and improve delivery performance.
• Monitor transport performance metrics and prepare operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to streamline logistics processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in logistics operations.

Skills

Transportation regulations knowledge

Carrier management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation abilities

Leadership

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Data analysis proficiency

Education

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

Tools

TMS

WMS

SAP systems

PowerBI

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Partner with 4PL (LLP) to 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 (e.g., TMS, WMS, SAP systems).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities, with experience managing carriers and supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize logistics performance.
• Strong leadership and innovative, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools (e.g.: PowerBI)
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and adapt to fast-changing operational environments.
• At least 5 years of experience is required