Operational Logistics Manager

AIXTRON SE; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Development opportunities

Training

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. We seek purpose-driven logistics professionals to shape the site, set up structures, and drive efficient material flow for high-end systems.

You will lead warehouse operations, ensure on-time delivery, and manage inbound/outbound logistics with a global team. Fluent English required; local regulatory knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related disciplines.
• 5-8 years in logistics and warehouse operations, with managerial experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on with LMW license applications, customs reporting, and audits.
• Knowledge of Malaysian import/export regulations, Incoterms, and tax exemptions.
• Strong people management, coaching and development capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, including materials from local and international suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to align delivery with production plans.
• Ensure timely customs clearance, quarantine/inspection, and regulatory compliance in Malaysia.
• Optimize freight cost and transportation efficiency.
• Lead warehouse operations including raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and consumables.
• Design material flow from warehouse to production lines and monitor adherence to plans.
• Manage inventory policy, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories.
• Directly lead and evaluate warehouse staff and 3PL performance.

Skills

Logistics management

People management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supplier coordination

Regulatory compliance

SAP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Operations / Production // With Professional Experience

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materialssuch asGaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com .

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely receipt of raw materials, components and packaging from local and international suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to align delivery schedule with production plans.
• Ensure timely customs clearance, quarantine/inspection processes and compliance with Malaysian regulations
• Optimize freight cost and transportation efficiency.
• Monitor inbound delivery adherence vs. plan and drive recovery actions.
• Manage inbound prioritization (e.g., critical materials, line-down risk).
• Optimize inbound consolidation strategies and Incoterms utilization.
• Plan and execute finished goods dispatch and distribution to customers (export and domestic)
• Ensure on-time delivery performance while controlling freight costs by optimizing local and international shipping arrangements.
• Ensure proper export documentation and trade compliance
• Ensure customer delivery requirements (OTIF, documentation accuracy) are consistently met.
• Align shipping priorities with customer demand and business commitments.

LMW License and Compliance

• Act as the appointed responsible person for LMW compliance with full accountability.
• Establish and maintain internal controls for bonded warehouse operations.
• Lead or co-lead LMW license application, renewal, and expansion if required.
• Manage bonded inventory control and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of duty-exempt materials and finished goods.
• Prepare required customs reports and documentation for audits and inspection by authorities.
• Ensure zero non-compliance incidents and maintain audit readiness at all times.

Warehouse & Material Circulation to Shopfloor

• Lead warehouse operations including raw material, WIP, finished goods, and consumables.
• Design and implement efficient material flow from warehouse to production lines.
• Ensure execution of material flow in line with material and production plans,
• Escalate execution risks impacting production to Planning teams,
• Optimize space utilization, layout, material handling equipment and tools.

Inventory Management

• Follow inventory policy to maintain optimal inventory levels balancing working capital.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and conduct cycle counts
• Lead annual physical inventory audits
• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete stock
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and drive root cause analysis for variance reduction.

Team & Performance Management

• Directly lead, train and supervise warehouse employees including supervisor, executive, material handlers.
• Conduct performance evaluations, daily task allocations.
• Manage 3PL and monitor performance metrics in SLAs to ensure adherence to the standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in logistics and warehouse performance such as on-time rate, inventory accuracy, LMW audit score, etc.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 5-8 years in logistics and warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in managerial role in manufacturing companies
• Hands-on experience with LMW license application, customs reporting and audit readiness.
• In-depth and practical knowledge of Malaysian import/export regulations, tax application and exemption, Incoterms, and global logistics.
• Strong people management, coaching and development capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.
• Visits to warehouses, customs offices, ports, or supplier locations will be requested as needed.
• Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.