Penang Logistics Branch Lead — Cross-Border Growth

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Deputy Head of Malaysia Branch to establish and grow the Malaysia operation from Penang. This senior role oversees branch management, business development, local team development, and cross-border logistics coordination with China HQ.

You will build local operations, manage relationships with electronics manufacturers and logistics providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a growing team across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 5+ years in logistics with at least 2 years in team management.
• Experience in logistics operations, business development, supply chain, freight forwarding, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of the Malaysian logistics market, business environment, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience establishing overseas branches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, development, and day-to-day management of the Malaysia branch.
• Develop localized management systems, operational processes, reporting mechanisms, and business procedures for the Malaysia operation.
• Build and manage local teams across operations, sales, and customer service functions.
• Develop and manage relationships with local logistics providers, warehousing partners, transportation suppliers, and other service providers.
• Coordinate local tax, labor, customs, transportation, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop new B2B clients within the electronics manufacturing sector in Penang and surrounding industrial areas, including Kulim and Bukit Mertajam.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, industrial parks, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other relevant business stakeholders.
• Leverage existing market networks and client resources to generate new business opportunities within the electronics manufacturing sector.
• Develop and provide China–Malaysia logistics solutions for local corporate clients in coordination with the China headquarters.
• Oversee customs clearance coordination, warehousing, domestic transportation, and last-mile delivery activities in Malaysia.

Skills

Team management

Logistics operations

Business development

Negotiation

Chinese/English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Deputy Head of Malaysia Branch to establish and grow the Malaysia operation from Penang. This senior role oversees branch management, business development, local team development, and cross-border logistics coordination with China HQ.

You will build local operations, manage relationships with electronics manufacturers and logistics providers, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a growing team across multiple functions.