Senior Specialist Transport

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Omya Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Transport Specialist to oversee end-to-end transport planning and execution across multiple modes. You will lead carrier coordination, scheduling, and issue resolution for time-sensitive shipments.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, negotiates with carriers, validates invoices, and drives continuous improvement. Requirements include 3+ years in transport planning and knowledge of SAP MM/SD and TMS.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end transport planning across multiple modes.
• Experience with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs, and trade compliance.
• Proven problem-solving with data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Plan and execute end-to-end transport with carrier assignment and scheduling.
• Coordinate high-priority, time-critical shipments and resolve planning conflicts.
• Review unplanned orders and capacity shortages; propose alternatives and solutions.
• Negotiate and onboard carriers with Procurement.
• Verify invoices and approve logistics costs.
• Lead Transport Specialists and develop team; set objectives and performance standards.
• Monitor transport execution performance and drive continuous improvements.

Connaissances

Transport planning

Carrier management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Formation

University degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration or related field

Outils

SAP MM/SD/LE

TMS

MS Office

Excel

Description du poste

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESEnd-to-end transport planning and execution- Manage complex transport planning activities, including carrier assignment, scheduling, acceptance/refusal handling, and resolution of planning conflicts and capacity constraints- Coordinate high-priority, time-critical, and business-sensitive shipments requiring advanced operational judgement- Manage transport planning activities, including multi-stop, cross-border, intercompany, and customer-specific transport requirements- Review unplanned orders, capacity shortages, and carrier refusals, identifying suitable alternatives and recommending appropriate solutions- Ensure transport plans are aligned with customer requirements and carrier capacities- Manage and coordinate outbound, inbound, return, and international shipment activities across all transport modes- Coordinate transport activities with internal logistics stakeholders in addition to other service lines and functions to ensure successful execution- Negotiation and onboarding of carriers in alignment with Procurement- Verification of invoices and approval of costs for logistics services- Handling of transport claims (damages, losses, delays) in coordination with carriers, insurance, and internal stakeholders- Ensure adherence to transport-related Omya standards and legal compliance requirementsStakeholder management and communication- Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Transport to ensure operational priorities and service commitments are achieved- Partner with internal stakeholders across different service lines and functions to align transport execution with requirements- Coordinate daily operations with carriers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and 3PL providers- Communicate transport disruptions, operational risks, and corrective actions in a timely and transparent manner- Support customer and stakeholder escalations through effective issue resolution and cross-functional coordinationTeam leadership and people development- Lead, coach, and develop Transport Specialists ensuring effective day-to-day performance and workload management- Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for the team, in line with regional logistics targets- Drive capability building through training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service orientation, and continuous improvement within the transport organization- Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and talent developmentContinuous improvement and digitalization- Monitor transport execution performance and identify trends, exceptions, claims, and operational improvement opportunities- Analyze recurring transport issues and contribute to root-cause investigations and corrective action plans in alignment with logistics process experts- Contribute to transport KPI achievement by proactively addressing operational bottlenecks and service risks- Support implementation of new transport tools, systems, and process enhancements- Drive transport-related cost optimizations by identifying savings levers (e.g. consolidation, mode shift, routing) and implementing improvement measuresJOB REQUIREMENTSEducation- University degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent working experienceExperience- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in a related position, leadership responsibilities beneficial- Hands-on experience with transport planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple modes and related documentation, compliance, and customs requirements- Experience working with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners, including SLA follow-up, exception handling, and claimsKnowledge and skills- Strong knowledge of end-to-end transport processes including planning, scheduling, orchestration, execution, exception and claims handling, and documentation- Deep knowledge of transport modes and regulations- Strong understanding of Incoterms, customs and trade compliance basics, dangerous goods regulations, and transport-related internal controls- Evidence-based approach to problem-solving, with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills- Excellent organizational skills- Creative and critical thinking skills- Strong know-how in SAP (MM, SD / LE), transport-related systems (TMS, WMS, etc.) and MS OfficeOther requirements- Proficient command of both oral and written English and additional local language(s) is an asset- Willingness to travel up to 5%POSITION SCOPEReporting Line(s) Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Transport