Senior Freight Forwarder

DSV; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Malaysia in Johor Bahru is seeking a Transport Planner to manage daily transport schedules and monitor milestone progress. You will maintain open communication with the transport team and ensure timely reporting to the Control Tower.

The role requires coordinating with drivers, subcontractors, warehouses and customers to meet delivery commitments and optimize routes for cost efficiency. In a fast-paced regional environment, you will support the team to achieve KPIs and maintain high service

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to plan and monitor transport schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily transport schedules.
• Track progress and address issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, warehouses and customers regarding delivery schedules.
• Prepare and deliver milestone reports to the Control Tower.
• Support the team to achieve and maintain KPIs.

Job description

Job Req Number: 130474
Time Type: Full Time

Job Overview

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for transport planning activities. This candidate must have excellent communication and client management skills in order to maintain positive client relations. This candidate must be a self-starter, who is able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This candidate must be a team player to ensure good working cooperation between the different Business units locally and regionally. The primary responsibility is to ensure that Land is planning and monitoring the schedule for the transport team. The planner is expected to understand the process of the Transport team and maintain communication with them. Accurate milestone reporting to the Control Tower is required. The planner is also expected to support the team to achieve and maintain the committed KPI.

Specific Accountabilities

Operations

• Using our system to plan and organize the daily schedule for the transport team.
• Actively track the team's progress and address any issues as they arise.
• Communication: Maintain open and clear communication channels with the transport team and provide them with the support they need
• Deliver accurate and timely milestone reports to the Control Tower
• Assist the team in achieving and maintaining committed performance metrics (KPIs)
• Plan and schedule daily transportation activities to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Optimize routes and vehicle utilization to improve efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
• Coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, warehouses, and customers regarding delivery schedules.
• Monitor shipment movements and address operational issues, delays, or service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Prepare and manage transport documentation, delivery schedules, and operational reports.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, vehicle utilization, and cost per trip.

HSSE

• Ensure that HSSE guidance is followed by subcontractors and staff
• Understand the HSSE policy of the company
• Follow the HSSE policy of the company
• Report near misses to Manager / Supervisor

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