Marks And Spencer Hiring! Full Time Assistant Manager, Logistics in Johor - Ricebowl

About the role

Marks and Spencer Asia is seeking a highly commercial Assistant Logistics Manager to drive regional supply chain operations in Singapore & Malaysia. Based in the Johor Bahru, you will oversee end to end integrated logistics across Clothing, Home, Beauty, and Food categories. This is a high impact leadership role where you will manage third party logistics providers, optimize inbound freight costs, and ensure merchandise reaches retail shelves efficiently. You will act as a key commercial partner to the business, balancing operational excellence with strict regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end to end logistics operations, managing 3PL performance, cost efficiency, and service accuracy across all product categories.

• Oversee inbound logistics lead times and costs from origin to the distribution centre.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior Malaysian Customs officials to ensure seamless and rapid customs clearance.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to minimize operational costs and maximize product availability.

• Ensure strict compliance with all local government regulatory standards, including product registration, labeling, and documentation.

• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards while ensuring full compliance with Marks and Spencer global food safety requirements.

• Provide clear commercial reporting on volume, cost versus plan, and strategic initiatives to regional leadership.

About you

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the logistics or freight forwarding industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.

• Extensive hands on experience managing 3PL partners and overseeing air and ocean freight operations.

• Deep technical knowledge of the Malaysian customs clearance process.

• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and decision making skills to solve complex supply chain challenges and optimize costs.

• Strong communication skills with full proficiency in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Everyone's Welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organization, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

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We offer attractive remuneration package, includes 5 days work commensurate with qualification and experience to the right candidate. Interested parties please click "Apply Now" to submit full resume with current and expected salary to Human Resources Department. 

* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information collected will be kept strictly confidential and for recruitment-related purpose only.

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