Manager, Logistic & Warehouse Operations (Nilai Based)

Sika; Nilai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Manager to lead Logistic & Warehouse Operations based in Nilai. The role covers end-to-end warehousing, inventory control, and fleet management to ensure timely, cost-effective material handling and distribution.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while coordinating with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing and Customer Service teams in APAC. A strong leadership and analytical mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An MBA or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution operations, including at least three years in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation or fleet activities, logistics service providers, and operational improvement initiatives are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, loading and distribution.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and optimal stock levels with effective stock-control processes.
• Manage transportation, fleet activities and logistics service providers to meet service and cost targets.
• Lead safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Develop and lead warehouse, shipping and fleet teams for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Inventory management software

Job description

Manager, Logistic & Warehouse Operations (Nilai Based)

• Full-time
• Global Contract type: Permanent
• Region: APAC
• Area: SE Asia
• Global Department: Supply Chain

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Sika is an independent Swiss group founded in Zurich in 1910. Its shares are listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange since 1968. In May 2017, Sika enters the Swiss Market Index (SMI), the leading index of the Swiss stock exchange, containing the top 20 Blue Chip companies of Switzerland.

Sika’s product range features high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems.

Sika Malaysia, established in 1991, is a wholly owned company of Sika AG in Switzerland and a member of the Sika Group of Companies.

The operational logistic and warehouse manager leads and optimizes warehouse, logistics, inventory, and fleet operations to ensure the safe, accurate, timely, and cost-effective storage, handling, transportation, and distribution of materials and finished goods.

The role is accountable for inventory accuracy, logistics service provider performance, transportation safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, team leadership, and continuous improvement in support of business and customer service objectives.

Warehouse and Inventory Management

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, unloading, storage, material handling, picking, packing, loading, and distribution.
• Ensure incoming materials meet requirements and are accurately recorded.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective stock-control processes and regular verification, optimize storage utilization, and monitor stock levels to minimize shortages, overstocking, expiry, and obsolete inventory.

Logistics, Distribution and Fleet Management

• Ensure products are delivered to the correct destination on time and at an appropriate cost.
• Manage transportation activities, fleet operations, and logistics service providers against agreed service, safety, compliance, and cost expectations.
• Work with Procurement to develop, negotiate, and manage logistics contracts and service agreements.

Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Sika EHS policies, minimum requirements, Life-Saving Rules, transportation safety standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, report hazards promptly, and participate in required EHS training. Act as the Employer Representative on the EHS Committee and as the on-scene commander within the Emergency Response Team, and support site crisis communication when required.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and oversee Code B deployment for Transportation and Distribution Safety.

Leadership and Operational Governance

• Lead and develop the warehouse, shipping, and fleet management teams.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement while maintaining effective collaboration with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and other relevant stakeholders.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An MBA or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution operations, including at least three years in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation or fleet activities, logistics service providers, and operational improvement initiatives are required.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory-management processes, and warehouse performance management is preferred.

Technical and Business Skills

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, transportation operations, supply chain processes, and logistics service provider management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and relevant business applications; experience with ERP and inventory-management systems is preferred.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels and drive operational improvement.

Personal Attributes

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and foster teamwork and collaboration.

Language Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.