Strategic Logistics Planner: 3PL & Compliance

Brenntag; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Logistics Planner in Malaysia to plan and coordinate daily transport operations, optimize truck utilization, and manage 3PL vendors. You will monitor schedules, urgent jobs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Maintain systems (SAP, TMS, Excel), verify costs, and support incident handling, risk identification, and team backup to ensure smooth, compliant logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Logistics or related field.
• 2-5 years in logistics planning, transport coordination or related operations.
• Experience in chemical logistics or DG handling is an advantage.
• Familiar with SAP and TMS; proficient in Excel and data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily 3rd party transport operations (prime movers, isotanks, road tankers, package trucks).
• Optimize dedicated truck utilization to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with operation, procurement and customer service on delivery schedules.
• Monitor urgent/last-minute activations and deviations from lead times.
• Monitor 3rd party & dedicated driver compliance (HazMat requirements).
• Liaise with transporters, 3PL yards and service providers (tank cleaning, storage, lifting).
• Track and verify 3PL job execution, charges and service performance.
• Update SAP, TMS, and Excel trackers for records and reporting.
• Maintain filing of SOPs, work instructions, and operational records.
• Ensure transport activities comply with regulatory requirements (MOT, Fire & Rescue, environment, port).

Skills

Logistics planning

Transport coordination

HazMat handling

SAP

TMS

Excel

Vendor management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

TMS

Job description

Brenntag is seeking a Logistics Planner in Malaysia to plan and coordinate daily transport operations, optimize truck utilization, and manage 3PL vendors. You will monitor schedules, urgent jobs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Maintain systems (SAP, TMS, Excel), verify costs, and support incident handling, risk identification, and team backup to ensure smooth, compliant logistics operations.