Basic Salary : RM5000
Location: Sarawak
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm & 8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Primary Responsibilities
• Managing the coordination of inbound freight flow while prioritizing daily tasks and weekly operational goals.
• Engaging in communication with suppliers, forwarders, brokers, carriers, and operations to swiftly resolve discrepancies.
• Taking charge of logistics operations, including securing shipment rates, negotiating with logistics service providers, and choosing 3PL partners.
• Monitoring and expediting shipments, effectively addressing issues related to quality, quantity, and schedule discrepancies.
• Enhancing shipment efficiency by minimizing freight costs and evaluating the services of freight forwarders.
• Validating and resolving any shipping or customs documentation issues, encompassing PODs, BOLs, and carrier confirmations.
Daily Tasks:
- Monitor ocean and air shipments and inform the planning team about any changes in ETA.
- Review new Purchase Orders (POs) entered by Procurement in the Logistics Tracker for all modes (Ocean/Air/Parcel/Land).
- Make bookings with freight forwarders based on the target ETA.
- Track and trace incoming shipments, update ETA in the Logistics Tracker, and ensure it meets the target ETA.
- Notify the planner and buyer if the ETA changes and misses the target.
- Input container numbers and related information into the Logistics Tracker.
- Confirm container loading with freight forwarders and follow up with buyers and shippers if necessary.
- Update Detention/Demurrage files and Smartsheet and send out DD report emails.
- Audit freight forwarders' invoices for accuracy, file disputes if needed, and notify the AP team.
- Follow up with freight forwarders for unresolved credit note disputes.
- Update the transit time report for the US lane.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business-related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain
- Experience handling FCL and LCL shipments
- Knowledge of ocean freight and North American shipping lanes is an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Strong negotiation and cost management skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn