Manager, Logistic & Warehouse Operations (Nilai Based)

Sika AG; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika AG in Malaysia is seeking an operational logistics and warehouse manager to lead and optimize warehouse, logistics, inventory, and fleet operations for safe, timely, and cost-effective storage and distribution of materials and finished goods.

You will drive inventory accuracy, service provider performance, and regulatory compliance while building high-performing teams and continuous improvement across supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations and inventories.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels to minimize shortages and obsolescence.
• Direct transportation, fleet management and logistics providers against safety and cost targets.
• Uphold EHS compliance; promote safety culture and manage regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and customer service.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics coordination

Inventory control

Fleet management

Leadership

Safety & compliance

EHS

Job description

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.