Regional Transport Management Manager - EMEA Operations

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Leadership role

Job summary

Businesslist in Malaysia is seeking a senior leader to head the regional transport management team, supporting export operations across EMEA. You will oversee day‑to‑day transportation activities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful applicant will have proven people management experience (5+ members), experience with SAP, and openness to a hybrid work arrangement (3

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience leading regional transport/logistics teams
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Experience with SAP is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional transport management team
• Manage day-to-day transportation activities in a high-volume environment
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction
• Oversee logistics service provider performance and drive continuous improvement
• Handle shipment delays, escalations, and disputes with effective resolution
• Drive process optimization, knowledge management, and transformation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with risk management, data protection, and business continuity requirements
• Coach and develop team members and support resource planning

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Logistics operations

Escalation handling

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Lead and develop a regional transport management team supporting export operations across EMEA
• Manage day-to-day transportation activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction
• Oversee logistics service provider performance, addressing operational issues and driving continuous improvement
• Handle shipment delays, escalations, and dispute cases while ensuring effective resolution
• Drive process optimization, knowledge management, and transformation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with risk management, data protection, and business continuity requirements
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while supporting resource planning and team growth

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations within a multinational environment
• Strong people management experience, ideally leading teams of 5 or more members
• Experience managing operational escalations, service disruptions, and dispute resolution
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience within the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector would be an added advantage
• Experience with SAP is advantageous
• Willingness to support EMEA operations and work a fixed shift of 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MYT)
• Comfortable working in a hybrid arrangement (3 days office, 2 days work-from-home)

What's on Offer

• Leadership role managing a sizeable regional team
• Exposure to EMEA markets and global stakeholders
• Opportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office, 2 days work-from-home)
• Strong learning, development, and long-term career progression opportunities