Manager - Operations

APM Terminals; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Johor is seeking an experienced Logistics & Warehouse Operations professional to lead daily warehousing activities, optimize WMS/SAP usage, and manage inventory across inbound/outbound processes at Port Tanjung Pelepas. The role emphasizes team leadership, KPI-driven performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in logistics with WMS and SAP experience, a degree in a related field, and a willingness to work on-site in Johor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Practical experience using SAP in logistics, warehouse, or inventory management functions.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Must be willing to work at Port Tanjung Pelepas, Johor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily warehouse and logistics activities, including inbound, outbound, inventory control, and order fulfilment.
• Ensure smooth execution of receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
• Maintain and optimize WMS operations to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Utilize WMS for inventory management, order processing, stock reconciliation, reporting, and transaction monitoring.
• Troubleshoot system-related issues and collaborate with IT and relevant stakeholders to improve system performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting within WMS and SAP.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to team members.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Analyze logistics KPIs, including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, on-time delivery, and warehouse productivity.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers, customers, and internal departments to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Support logistics planning and resource allocation to meet business requirements.

Skills

WMS

SAP

Excel

Leadership

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics / Related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

Manage and coordinate daily warehouse and logistics activities, including inbound, outbound, inventory control, and order fulfilment. Ensure smooth execution of receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes. Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service levels. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures.

Warehouse Management System (WMS) & SAP

Maintain and optimize WMS operations to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Utilize WMS for inventory management, order processing, stock reconciliation, reporting, and transaction monitoring. Troubleshoot system-related issues and collaborate with IT and relevant stakeholders to improve system performance. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting within WMS and SAP.

Inventory Management

Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock audits. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Seeking approval from customer to do the adjustment with the correct size or colour.

Team Leadership

Supervise warehouse and logistics personnel to ensure daily operational targets are achieved. Provide coaching, training, and performance management to team members. Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports. Analyze logistics KPIs, including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, on-time delivery, and warehouse productivity. Utilize Microsoft Excel and reporting tools to generate insights and support management decision-making.

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers, customers, and internal departments to ensure smooth logistics operations. Support logistics planning and resource allocation to meet business requirements.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience is essential.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Practical experience using SAP in logistics, warehouse, or inventory management functions.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Must be willing to work at Port Tanjung Pelepas, Johor.

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.