Manager - Logistics Excellence (Power Tools)

Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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Job summary

Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Logistics Excellence to lead the Logistics Excellence department and drive continuous improvement, standardisation, digitalisation, and governance of plant logistics processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams and Bosch-wide stakeholders.

The role focuses on developing KPIs, reporting, and action plans, coaching logistics associates, and ensuring sustainable knowledge management within a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Project Management and lean management degrees are an advantage.
• At least ten years of supply chain or logistics experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least five years of leadership experience.
• International work experience is an advantage.
• Experience with end-to-end logistics processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously develop Logistics Excellence across logistics projects, IT systems and governance topics.
• Define and monitor KPIs and governance routines; analyse gaps and guide countermeasures.
• Lead or contribute to projects for IT solutions, quality, cost reduction and cross-functional changes.
• Coordinate topics with clear ownership, escalation, decision-making and cross-functional communication.
• Represent plant logistics in Bosch-wide expert networks and ensure knowledge transfer.

Job description

Manager - Logistics Excellence (Power Tools)

Lead the Logistics Excellence department and its portfolio of specialist logistics topics.

Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, digitalisation and governance of plant logistics processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams, Bosch-wide stakeholders, service providers and external partners.

Establish transparent performance management for Logistics Excellence, providing analyses, reports and action plans to relevant stakeholders and plant management.

Develop logistics associates, ensure sustainable knowledge management and foster a high-performance culture through coaching, empowerment, collaboration and structured succession planning.

Key Responsibilities / Job Scope

• Lead and continuously develop Logistics Excellence across the following areas:
  • Logistics projects: Manage and prioritise logistics improvement projects.
  • IT systems and role experts: Guide and support end users.
  • Customs: Manage long-term licence topics (e.g. LMW and AEO) and daily operations to ensure full process compliance.
  • Dangerous goods: Ensure compliant handling, storage, documentation and transportation.
  • Supply chain costing: Create transparency of logistics and supply chain costs, and coordinate cost calculations, business cases and budgets.
  • Continuous improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation, standardisation, automation and digitalisation, using lean management methods where appropriate.
  • Assume or support additional Logistics Excellence topics as required.
• Define and monitor relevant KPIs and governance routines. Analyse performance gaps, communicate priorities and risks, and guide responsible owners in implementing effective countermeasures.
• Lead or contribute to projects that achieve business targets, including:
  • the introduction, upgrade, rollout, testing and stabilisation of logistics IT solutions;
  • logistics quality improvement, audit closure, risk reduction and compliance initiatives;
  • cost-reduction and productivity initiatives supported by transparent supply chain costing and validated business cases; and
  • cross-functional projects involving new products, infrastructure, material flow, warehousing, traceability, IT systems and other changes affecting plant logistics.
• Coordinate Logistics Excellence topics by ensuring clear ownership, escalation, decision-making and cross-functional communication. Represent plant logistics in Bosch-wide expert networks and ensure documentation, training, backups, knowledge transfer and best-practice exchange.
• Any other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Project Management and lean management degrees are an advantage.
• At least ten years of supply chain or logistics experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least five years of leadership experience.
• International work experience is an advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of end-to-end logistics processes.
• Sound understanding of logistics IT systems and process governance.
• Working knowledge of dangerous goods and logistics compliance; a relevant qualification is an advantage.
• Understanding of supply chain costs, business-case development, budgeting and cost control.
• Understanding of manufacturing supply chains and interfaces between logistics, production, quality, purchasing, finance and IT.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, quality management and performance management principles.
• Leadership and people development.
• Project and change management.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Stakeholder and network management.
• Process and systems thinking.
• Build effective working relationships across organisational levels.
• Analyse complex operational, systems, quality, compliance and financial matters, and recommend solutions.
• Balance customer needs, operational stability, compliance, quality and commercial considerations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across cultures and hierarchies.

Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply for this position.

Perks and benefits

Medical Dental Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros), and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd. Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction has begun in May 2021 and first series of production to commence in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Perks and benefits Medical Dental Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave

Company Information

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros), and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

Robert Bosch Semiconductor Manufacturing Penang Sdn. Bhd. Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction has begun in May 2021 and first series of production to commence in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.