Logistics Specialist, EA

Eaton; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Malaysia, Selangor, invites a Logistics Specialist to join the East Asia team. The role centers on pre‑sales logistics, tendering, and cost estimation for large PTU projects, working closely with commercial, engineering and procurement teams to craft compliant logistics solutions.

The candidate will coordinate with LSPs, freight forwarders and warehouses, track performance data, support CAPA actions, and help manage project budgets while contributing to QMS and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on logistics operations experience including OOG cargos.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and customs/FTA documentation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics planning and cost estimation for large-scale PTU projects.
• Support freight RFQ activities and consolidate quotations.
• Coordinate with LSPs, freight forwarders, and 3PL warehouses.
• Track LSP performance data and assist in KPI monitoring.
• Support CAPA and escalate logistics issues with vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to QMS requirements and process controls.

Skills

Logistics planning

Tender coordination

Vendor management

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

If you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team - winning is fun. We are looking for Logistics Specialist, East Asia for Eaton's electrical business, based in Malaysia, Selangor.

In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion & diversity are already embedded in who we are - it's in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly defined aspirational goals.

If you have logistic experience handling Logistics Service Providers, OOG and SOC ,

What You’ll Do

The Logistics Specialist supports pre-sales and tendering activities for large-scale PTU projects across the EA region by providing expert logistics planning, freight cost estimation, and customs advisory. This role focuses on developing competitive and compliant logistics solutions during the bidding phase, working closely with commercial, engineering, and procurement teams.

• Support freight RFQ activities for project tenders, including preparation, follow-ups, and consolidation of quotations.
• Maintain organized records of RFQs, rate cards, and vendor quotations for future reference.
• Support coordination with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including freight forwarders and 3PL warehouses, during tender and planning stages.
• Assist in maintaining effective working relationships with LSPs to ensure timely and reliable quotation support.
• Track and compile LSP performance data (e.g., pricing competitiveness, responsiveness) for internal review.
• Support monitoring of basic KPIs and contribute to identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in documenting issues and supporting follow-up actions (CAPA) with LSPs.
• Act as a coordination point for collecting inputs during logistics-related escalations.
• Assist in preparing logistics cost estimates and maintaining project logistics budgets.
• Support tracking of logistics spend against estimates and highlight variances.
• Contribute to cost optimization initiatives by gathering data and benchmarking freight rates.
• Perform any other duties or ad hoc assignments as assigned by the reporting manager.
• Be committed and responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS): a. Implement the process approach and risk-based thinking. b. Provide the necessary support to fully implement and sustain the QMS. c. Communicate to the organization the importance of conforming to QMS requirements. d. Ensure the QMS meets its goals. e. Engage, direct, and support individuals contributing to the QMS. f. Create a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hands-on logistics operations, including handling OOG cargos.

Basics understanding of warehouse operation, custom/ FTA documentation.

An individual who is highly responsible, a critical thinker, analytical mindset, good negotatiator and problem-solver.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.