Sr. Logistics Executive

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE 1. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE MANAGEMENT: * Manage and oversee the end-to-end customs clearance process for all import shipments, ensuring strict adherence to all applicable local and international regulations. * Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of customs forms, including but not limited to K1, K2, K8/9, ZB, and Free Trade Agreement (FTA). * Conduct comprehensive reviews of shipping documents for accuracy and compliance with customs requirements. * Lead brokerage compliance and all customs clearance-related activities for import shipments, actively managing interactions with regulatory agencies such as MITI, MIDA, SIRIM, and Customs. 2. Logistics Operations & Coordination: * Prepare operational schedules and coordinate import logistics activities to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of products. * Manage and coordinate with shunting transporters for efficient and timely delivery and pick-up arrangements of import shipments. 3. Materials Purchasing Management: * Make material requirement plan according to production plan and create material purchase requisition in SAP system. * Create the purchase order in the SAP system and send it to the supplier after approval. * Track the delivery of purchase orders to ensure that materials arrive on time and in quantity. * Transfer purchase documents to the Finance Department for accounting. 4. Regulatory Compliance & Exemptions: * Manage the application of NPCO/PCO COO to fulfill customer requirements on origin certifications. * Manage the application and renewal processes for MIDA certifications to secure duty exemptions for manufacturing raw materials. * Oversee new applications and ensure timely updates for C1, C3, and CJ5 applications for Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemptions. * Ensure all logistics operations comply with relevant local and international trade regulations. * Initiate SIRIM applications for electronics demonstration equipment for the engineering team when required. 5. Supplier Management & Performance: * Liaise with logistics suppliers, brokerage agents and transport companies, negotiating monthly prices and rates in accordance with company guidelines and standards. * Monitor and analyze KPIs from materials suppliers, freight forwarders and transporters to drive continuous improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary. * Review contracts, SLA for all logistics suppliers. 6. Reporting & Compliance Monitoring: * Maintain accurate import records and prepare comprehensive reports. * Proactively monitor changes in customs regulations and trade policies, advising internal teams on necessary adjustments to maintain compliance.