Senior Logistics Specialist

About the role

Atotech Malaysia (a brand of MKS) is looking for a Senior Logistics Specialist to partner with Sales, Customer Service, Planning and other teams to manage international logistics operations, mainly for Atotech Malaysia and as a backup for Atotech Singapore. The role reports to the Logistics Team Lead, SEA.

Key responsibilities

• Manage import, export, customs clearance, warehouse and transport operations so that agreed procedures and KPIs are met.
• Manage 3PL vendor performance (freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, transporters) and analyse gaps to set up corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor 3PL vendor invoices to ensure costs are billed correctly and on time.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance locally (IMDG, IATA, road transport, customs, import/export licenses, labels, DG storage and waste disposal).
• Initiate and verify cost-saving programmes such as trade privileges, shipment consolidation, route and space optimisation.
• Represent the company or coordinate with authorised local representatives to deal with government officials on import/export and customs compliance issues.
• Share best practices with counterparts across the region and globally, and perform stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Additional responsibility: HSE, ensuring safety and compliance with laws, regulations and Atotech standards, and participating in risk assessments, near-miss reporting and HSE promotion activities.
• Travel of up to 10% is required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Logistics experience; chemical industry experience preferred.
• Good command of spoken and written English and local languages.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, able to coordinate across functions and locations, with effective time management.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of local and international chemical regulations (an advantage).
• Knowledge of the SAP logistics module and office software.
• Experience coordinating and managing third-party logistics.