Penang Branch Growth Director — Logistics Lead

MatchaTalent; Johor Bahru; Vor Ort; MYR 300.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MatchaTalent seeks a Deputy Head of Malaysia Branch to lead the new Malaysia operations from Penang, coordinating branch development, sales, and logistics functions. The role requires strong local market insight and close collaboration with the China headquarters to align cross-border activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive logistics leadership experience, proven ability to build local teams, and a track record in developing electronics manufacturing clients in Malaysia.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years in logistics with at least 2 years in team management.
• Experience in logistics operations, business development, supply chain, or freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of the Malaysian logistics market and regulatory requirements.
• Experience establishing overseas branches is strongly preferred.
• Fluent Chinese and English; Malay preferred for local comms.

Aufgaben

• Lead the establishment, development, and day-to-day management of the Malaysia branch.
• Develop localized management systems, processes, reporting, and procedures.
• Build and manage local teams across operations, sales, and customer service.
• Develop relationships with local logistics providers, warehousing, and transportation partners.
• Coordinate tax, labor, customs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop B2B clients, especially in electronics manufacturing, Penang and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate cross-border logistics with China HQ and regional partners.
• Oversee customs clearance, warehousing, domestic transport, and last-mile delivery.
• Monitor KPIs and local performance tracking; ensure regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Team management

Business development

Cross-border logistics

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Logistics software

Jobbeschreibung

MatchaTalent seeks a Deputy Head of Malaysia Branch to lead the new Malaysia operations from Penang, coordinating branch development, sales, and logistics functions. The role requires strong local market insight and close collaboration with the China headquarters to align cross-border activities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive logistics leadership experience, proven ability to build local teams, and a track record in developing electronics manufacturing clients in Malaysia.