Overview
The position requires a strategic, hands-on professional to lead procurement and vendor management for all transport operations — including cross-border trucking (Malaysia–Singapore) and domestic secondary distribution in Malaysia and Singapore.
This role is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing a panel of transport service providers to ensure optimal service, cost, and scalability.
Act as the commercial and operational owner of our subcontracted fleet and logistics partners, playing a key role in both operational execution and long-term cost control.
Key responsibilities
Transport Procurement
- Lead the end-to-end procurement of road transport services (FTL, LTL, bonded, ambient).
- Run structured RFQs, tenders, and spot rate benchmarking across Johor, Klang, and Singapore.
- Define rate cards, cost structures (e.g., per trip, per m³, fuel surcharges), and service tiers.
- Develop and maintain transporter contracts with clear SLAs, penalty/reward mechanisms, and safety compliance.
- Onboard and evaluate licensed hauliers, customs brokers, and warehouse operators.
- Maintain a qualified and scalable panel of vendors for both cross-border and local distribution.
- Build relationships with key partners to secure peak-day capacity.
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure all transport partners meet legal, customs, and safety standards (licenses, insurance, driver permits, etc.).
- Monitor subcontractor activities at border points and CIQs to pre-empt issues.
- Work closely with Customs/Operations teams to align on HS codes, permit accuracy, and documentation readiness.
- Ensure the transporters comply with the Linfox sub-con handbook requirement.
Cost & Performance Analytics
- Track and report transport spending against budget and volume.
- Recommend cost optimization strategies (route consolidation, load planning, mode shift).
- Support Finance with vendor invoice validation and discrepancy resolution.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operations planners, customs coordinators, customer service, and sales to ensure service alignment.
- Act as escalation point for vendor performance issues or operational exceptions.
Qualifications & Experiences
- 5+ years of experience in transport procurement, logistics vendor management, or supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of cross-border logistics in the Malaysia–Singapore corridor preferred.
- Familiar with rate structures: FTL, LTL, CIQ clearance, fuel surcharges, peak/off-peak pricing.
- Experience with customs-related logistics or bonded trucking is a plus.
- Proficient in Excel, TMS (Transport Management Systems), and tender platforms.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this LinkedIn post.
Seniorities and Employment Details
- Seniority level — Mid-Senior level
- Employment type — Full-time
- Job function — Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Project Management
- Industries — Warehousing and Storage and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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