Strategic Logistics Operations Leader

Heineken; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager (Transportation & Distribution) to lead and optimize the end-to-end movement of goods in Malaysia. The role focuses on transport planning, distribution network performance, fleet capacity, and service levels while controlling logistics costs and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The position requires driving continuous improvement, governance, and data-driven decision making to strengthen operational resilience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation and distribution operations to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Oversee end-to-end transportation planning and execution, distribution network performance, and fleet optimization.
• Monitor delivery service levels and manage logistics costs to support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement, improve operational productivity, and optimise transport planning and carrier/LSP management.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, customs, regulatory, EHS, and road transport requirements; uphold transport safety and service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, logistics providers, customers, and authorities to ensure seamless distribution and risk management; develop a high-performing team and data-driven governance.
• Implement sustainable logistics solutions and support strategic and operational objectives, including ad-hoc projects.

Job description

Heineken is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager (Transportation & Distribution) to lead and optimize the end-to-end movement of goods in Malaysia. The role focuses on transport planning, distribution network performance, fleet capacity, and service levels while controlling logistics costs and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The position requires driving continuous improvement, governance, and data-driven decision making to strengthen operational resilience