Hays Hiring! Full Time Shipbuilding Logistics Executive (Sarawak) (Permanent) in Sarawak - Ricebowl

A market-leading marine engineering and shipbuilding business is seeking a Logistics Executive.

Your new company
A leading player within the shipbuilding and marine engineering sector is seeking a Logistics Executive to support large-scale vessel construction and project delivery activities. With ongoing complex marine projects and extensive equipment movements, the organisation offers strong exposure to project logistics, customs compliance, import operations, and coordination across shipyard, procurement, vendor, and regulatory stakeholders. Candidates with prior experience supporting shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore marine, or shipyard operations will be highly regarded.

Your new role
As a Logistics Executive, you will play a critical role in supporting shipbuilding projects by ensuring the timely movement of machinery, equipment, materials, and marine components from suppliers to shipyard operations. You will be responsible for coordinating project shipments, managing import and customs documentation, securing approvals from relevant authorities, and liaising closely with vendors, freight agents, port authorities, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered according to construction schedules. The role requires a strong understanding of project logistics within a marine environment, where delivery accuracy, compliance, and vessel build timelines are key success factors.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end logistics operations within the shipbuilding industry.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures, customs declarations, permit applications, and shipping documentation for marine projects.
• Hands-on experience liaising with port authorities, customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth cargo clearance and delivery execution.
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions and approvals involving Customs, CIDB, SIRIM, MCMC, and other relevant authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate material and equipment deliveries with procurement, vendors, and project teams while supporting vessel build schedules and delivery milestones.
• Role is based in Miri, Sarawak.

Diversity
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

What you'll get in return
This opportunity will serve as an excellent platform to showcase regional knowledge and your abilities to manage a fast-evolving business category in a world-leading organisation. Career advancement opportunities are coupled with a competitive remuneration package.

What you need to do now
If this is your next career move, click 'apply now' to submit your CV. *Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If this job isn't quite right for you, forward this to someone who might fit the description then contact us for a confidential discussion about your career!