Job description
Our client is seeking a Logistics & Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation and import/export activities. The role will lead the warehouse and logistics team, ensure timely deliveries and stock accuracy, manage costs, and maintain compliance with Malaysian customs, LMW and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring FIFO practices and material traceability.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes and discrepancy investigations.
Coordinate with purchasing, sales and production to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize shortages, excess and obsolete inventory.
Oversee import/export and Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) operations, including customs declarations, permits, duty exemptions and regulatory reporting.
Liaise with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM), customs brokers, freight forwarders and transport providers.
Coordinate shipments, customs clearance and deliveries, ensuring accurate documentation and timely movement of materials and finished goods.
Negotiate freight rates, evaluate service providers and improve transportation efficiency.
Resolve shipment delays, damaged goods, delivery discrepancies and customer delivery concerns.
Lead warehouse and logistics personnel, covering manpower planning, work allocation, training and performance management.
Establish operating procedures, maintain warehouse safety and equipment readiness, and support audits and compliance inspections.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, warehouse management or supply chain operations, preferably with supervisory experience.
Experience managing warehouse personnel, inventory, transportation and distribution.
Knowledge of Malaysian import/export procedures and customs documentation would be an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Good organizational, analytical and time-management abilities.
Able to work independently, manage operational priorities and meet deadlines.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
We invite interested candidates to write-in with CV and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.
Lee Shiow Chyn
EA12C6130
R1112042
hr@hpspartners.com.sg