Logistics Specialist, EA

Eaton Corporation; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Logistics Specialist for their electrical business based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves supporting RFQ activities, managing relationships with logistics service providers, and tracking logistics performance data.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has a minimum of 5 years in logistics operations, including handling OOG cargos. Key skills include critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hands-on logistics operations, including handling OOG cargos.
• Basic understanding of warehouse operation, custom/FTA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support freight RFQ activities for project tenders.
• Maintain organized records of RFQs, rate cards, and vendor quotations.
• Coordinate with Logistics Service Providers during tender and planning stages.
• Track and compile LSP performance data for internal review.
• Assist in preparing logistics cost estimates and maintaining project logistics budgets.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist, East Asia for Eaton’s electrical business, based in Malaysia, Selangor.

What you’ll do:

1. Support freight RFQ activities for project tenders, including preparation, follow‑ups, and consolidation of quotations.
2. Maintain organized records of RFQs, rate cards, and vendor quotations for future reference.
3. Support coordination with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including freight forwarders and 3PL warehouses, during tender and planning stages.
4. Assist in maintaining effective working relationships with LSPs to ensure timely and reliable quotation support.
5. Track and compile LSP performance data (e.g., pricing competitiveness, responsiveness) for internal review.
6. Support monitoring of basic KPIs and contribute to identifying opportunities for process improvements.
7. Assist in documenting issues and supporting follow‑up actions (CAPA) with LSPs.
8. Act as a coordination point for collecting inputs during logistics‑related escalations.
9. Assist in preparing logistics cost estimates and maintaining project logistics budgets.
10. Support tracking of logistics spend against estimates and highlight variances.
11. Contribute to cost optimization initiatives by gathering data and benchmarking freight rates.
12. Perform any other duties or ad hoc assignments as assigned by the reporting manager.
13. Be committed and responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS):
    • Implement the process approach and risk‑based thinking.
    • Provide the necessary support to fully implement and sustain the QMS.
    • Communicate to the organization the importance of conforming to QMS requirements.
    • Ensure the QMS meets its goals.
    • Engage, direct, and support individuals contributing to the QMS.
    • 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.
• Basic understanding of warehouse operation, custom/FTA documentation.
• An individual who is highly responsible, a critical thinker, analytical mindset, good negotiator 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.