Logistics Specialist: Warehouse Ops & Process Improvement

VAT Group AG; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group AG in Malaysia (Penang/Batu Kawan) seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure safety and efficiency. You will drive material flow, KPI achievement, and inventory accuracy while coordinating with Planning, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers.

The role requires 2–5 years in warehousing, strong WMS/ERP/D365 knowledge, and experience in Lean, 6S, and Kaizen improvements. A fast-paced, manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field with relevant warehousing experience.
• 2-5 years of warehouse/logistics experience, preferably in manufacturing or high-volume operation.
• Experience leading warehouse teams and managing KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, ERP/D365, inventory management, and material flow.
• Experience in ramp-up, peak-volume, urgent/expedite operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse safety as the #1 priority and ensure compliance with MHE, SOP, 6S, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure daily warehouse activities meet targets for receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, shipment, and material movement.
• Drive end-to-end material flow and improve turnaround time from receiving to material-on-stage.
• Own warehouse KPIs including Material on Stage by 7AM, daily shipment/volume target, inventory accuracy, productivity, TPT, and service level.
• Plan manpower, shifts, overtime, equipment, storage capacity, and transportation according to business demand and ramp requirements.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, cycle count discipline, reconciliation, and timely resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement, automation, layout optimization, and standard-work initiatives.
• Work with Planning, Buyer, Production, Quality, Logistics, Customs, and Suppliers to ensure predictive material flow and execution.
• Quickly identify operational risks, establish containment, drive root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Drive projects related to warehouse improvement, expansion, capacity improvement, automation and material flow improvement projects

Skills

Warehouse leadership

WMS

ERP/D365

Inventory management

Material flow

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional alignment

Education

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

Tools

WMS

ERP/D365

Job description

VAT Group AG in Malaysia (Penang/Batu Kawan) seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure safety and efficiency. You will drive material flow, KPI achievement, and inventory accuracy while coordinating with Planning, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Suppliers.

The role requires 2–5 years in warehousing, strong WMS/ERP/D365 knowledge, and experience in Lean, 6S, and Kaizen improvements. A fast-paced, manufacturing setting is preferred.