Senior Specialist Transport

Omya Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking a Senior Specialist Transport to lead end-to-end transport planning and execution for complex, time-critical shipments from Kuala Lumpur. You will manage carrier onboarding, scheduling, and capacity planning while aligning with customer requirements and internal stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on experience with multi-modal transport, Incoterms, and SAP MM/SD/LE, with a focus on continuous improvement, cost optimization, and strong leadership to develop a team of Transport

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end transport planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple modes.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs, and trade compliance basics.
• Hands-on experience with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transport planning and execution, including carrier selection and scheduling.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external carriers to resolve disruptions and optimize costs.
• Guide and develop Transport Specialists, set objectives, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

End-to-end transport

Carrier management

Incoterms

SAP proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Logistics / Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP MM/SD/LE

TMS

WMS

Job description

## Senior Specialist TransportApply: Kuala Lumpur: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR018829**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** **End-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 requirements**Stakeholder 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 coordination**Team 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 development**Continuous 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 measures **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education**- University degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent working experience **Experience**- 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 claims **Knowledge 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 Office **Other requirements**- Proficient command of both oral and written English and additional local language(s) is an asset- Willingness to travel up to 5%**POSITION SCOPE****Reporting Line(s)**Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Transport