Logistics Specialist

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As a Logistics Specialist at MSD Atotech, you will partner with Sales, Customer Service team, Planning Team and others to manage International Logistics Operation, mainly for Atotech Malaysia (serve as a backup for Atotech Singapore as well). In this role, you will report to the Logistics Team Lead - SEA.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Manage import, export, customs clearance, warehouse, and transport operations to ensure all agreed procedures and KPIs are met.
• Manage 3PL vendors performance including freight forwarder, customs broker, warehouse, and transporter, to ensure all agreed KPIs are met.
• Analyze gaps/failure in 3PL vendors and set up corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor 3PL vendors invoices to ensure costs are billed correctly and timely.
• Monitor the regulation changes and ensure regulatory compliance in all local aspects i.e. IMDG, IATA, road transport, customs, import/export licenses, labels, DG storage and waste disposal.
• Initiate and verify cost saving programs such as trade privileges, shipment consolidation, route optimization and space optimization, etc.
• Be a company representative or coordinate with authorized local representatives to deal with government officials for import/export/customs compliance issues.
• Share best practices and interact with counterparts across the region and globally.
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Conduct stock take to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Participate in HSE promotional activities such as risk assessment and suggestions scheme and near miss reporting.

Skills You Bring:

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or any related fields.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Logistics, chemical industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local and international regulations related to chemicals (add advantage).
• Knowledge of SAP logistic module and Office software.
• Good command of spoken and written communication skills in English and local language(s).
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
• Ability to coordinate across functions and locations to ensure successful outcomes.
• Effective time management skills including sequencing of own work and resource time management.
• Experience with 3rd party Logistics coordination and management.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing, 51-100 employees

Atotech is the world leader in the supply & servicing of specialized chemicals and equipment to the electroplating industry. We provide the most advanced technical solutions for the world’s surface finishing industries, through a combination of innovative chemistry and world-class equipment.

We thrive and succeed based on superior customer satisfaction and best-in-class technical support.

We are committed to innovation, and will adapt to meet the needs of our customers, investors, and employees worldwide.

Our worldwide presence in more than 40 countries allows us to respond quickly to our global customers.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Mobility Allowance, Mileage (Business), Insurance.