Logistics Specialist

We are currently looking for talented individuals to join us for below role

We are currently based at KL Eco City, Malaysia.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for logistics activities for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to logistics procedures and policies. This role involves close communication with Lead Logistics under the coaching of Senior Logistics Specialist, collaborating with Procurement Specialists, Project Team Members, Material Controllers, and third-party logistics providers to facilitate the timely transportation, export packing, and delivery of materials for assigned projects via airfreight, ocean freight, and overland transport.

• Proactive Freight Management and Process Improvement:
  Proactively manages the domestic and international freight, crating, and shipping activities to support on time delivery to project requirements and customer requirements.
• Efficient Transportation Analysis:
  Analyzes the available routes and modes of transportation for MODEC cargo to determine the most efficient and economical method and of shipment and carrier, with TPL, under the supervision of Lead Logistics and Senior Logistics Specialist.
• Problem Resolution and Cost Management:
  Identifies, analyzes, and develops corrective actions or alternative solutions to transportation problems. Ensures that areas negatively impacting cost are identified and addressed and elevated as needed to Lead Logistics or Senior Logistics Specialist
• Material Plan Monitoring and Reporting:
  Works with the Material Controllers to monitor and report the status of the Project Material Plans to the project teams and identifies possible solutions to resolve delays to the project schedules.
• Service Provider Management and Negotiation:
  Manage service provider activities for all shipments. Manage and negotiate with freight forwarders to book import & export cargo and foreign to foreign cargo.
• Vessel Chartering and Specialty Carrier Management:
  Negotiate with brokers, agents, or forwarders to charter vessels, barges, and other specialty carriers as needed to support FPSO construction.
• Documentation Review and Compliance:
  Reviews and distributes all documents required for shipment including commercial invoices, destination and end use statements, NAFTA Certificates of Origin, etc. Maintains files for imported materials. Prepares Marine Cargo Insurance declarations / certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics operations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in logistics software and tools, with a grasp of transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex logistics information clearly and effectively.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making informed decisions to address logistical challenges.
• Relevant certifications in logistics and supply chain management would be advantageous.