Operations Manager, Contract Logistics / SCM, Operations

Overview

DB Schenker Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 68,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are here to move.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage daily logistics operations and distribution systems, focusing on people, process, system, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost management.
• Maintain liaison with government regulatory and related organizations regarding import / export / re-export rules and regulations, ensuring all parties within the company are well informed.
• Manage incoming and outgoing orders, shipment plans, and lead time, ensuring timely handling and accurate documentation.
• Develop and maintain a good sub-contract management system and harmonious relationships with sub-contractors.
• Track and address any shipment irregularities or non-conformance issues.
• Foster teamwork culture, motivate team spirit, and maintain high morale to increase productivity and communication.
• Continuously seek improvement opportunities within the value chain to streamline processes and achieve service standards.
• Ensure health and safety measures are in place at the Logistics Center and branch offices.
• Monitor department budgetary control, resource allocation, and financial cost application.
• Review team performance, address complaints, identify solutions, and implement continuous improvement measures.
• Analyze reports on operational performance and field discrepancies.
• Propose plans or ideas for operation and process improvement to superiors.
• Provide on-the-job training to individual staff to improve work performance and productivity.
• Deploy and complete special assignments at the instructions of the Logistics Manager / General Manager.

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