Senior Manager - Contract Logistics/SCM, Engineering & Automation

About the client: 

Our Client is one of the world's leading logistics providers and has a significant presence in Malaysia.Our Client specializes in providing integrated logistics services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, and contract logistics.

Job Overview:

Ensure and drive the execution of assigned tasks and projects within Engineering & Automation Team to support business improvements and contract renewals.

These may include:

• Lead and execute engineering and automation projects to improve warehouse operations and support business growth.
• Design and implement optimal warehouse layouts and storage solutions.
• Lead the design process for warehousing projects, including planning, risk assessment, data analysis, and solution design.
• Evaluate and select appropriate warehouse equipment and automation technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide technical expertise in automation technologies and warehouse management systems.
• Analyse data to plan and develop efficient logistics activities.
• Validate and identify appropriate storage types and methodologies.
• Provide support and coaching to sites and operations during implementation and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Drive project deliverables, presentation of results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelors degree in engineering field, such as Industrial, Logistics, Automation etc
• Postgraduate degree is an advantage.

Related Experience

• Experience in modern warehouse engineering and supply chain design and other modern warehousing innovation desirable.
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in Logistics, warehousing or 3PL industries, preferably in an international logistics service environment.
• Proven experience in designing warehouse automation projects, including system design, implementation, and optimization. Examples being design and installation of typical automation systems such as AGVs, ASRS, GTP.
• Experience or knowledge in VSM and/or Six Sigma or similar is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Solid analytical skills with good commercial and technical understanding of Contract Logistics and Warehousing.
• Designing how material flows within a facility, GTP technology, storage and retrieval system, product presentation to operator, tote bin packaging, lineside racking, warehouse design.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  Excellent knowledge and/or extensive experience of warehouse methods and techniques
• Knowledge on operative IT systems/WMS implementation and automated logistics warehouse systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software such as Excel for data manipulation and processing; PowerPoint for presentations. Experience in other supply chain design software/tools is beneficial.
• Good knowledge in traditional and automated warehouse solution design; able to develop operationally feasible solution(s) to meet customer requirements.

Soft Skills:

• Structured project approach and ability to deliver results on time, on budget, and to excellent standards.
• Good command in spoken and written English, other Asian language(s) is beneficial.
• Self-starter with positive attitude to overcome problems effectively and able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision and work remotely when necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  Intercultural skills and working experience abroad are a plus.