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Shipping & Purchasing Executive/Senior Executive
Manufacturing Transport Logistics
Company shared salary
NA
Market rate
RM3,000–RM5,000/mo (RM36,000–RM60,000/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
Responsibilities
- ● Arrange import and export shipments.
- ● Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, and transport providers.
- ● Ensure timely delivery to customers and warehouses.
- ● Monitor delivery performance and track shipment status.
- ● Liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders for customs clearance.
- ● Prepare and verify shipping documents.
- ● Ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
- ● Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- ● Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
- ● Follow up on supplier order confirmations and delivery commitments.
- ● Resolve supply issues and delivery delays.
- ● Coordinate with Sales, Planning, and Warehouse teams on stock requirements.
- ● Analyze inventory movement.
- ● Support annual cost reduction initiatives.
Requirements
- ● Possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- ● Minimum 1-3 years of experience in the purchasing and shipping industry, preferably within the Automotive sector.
- ● Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- ● Strong negotiation skills.
- ● Able to communicate effectively in English, Malay, and Mandarin.
- ● Fluency in Mandarin is preferred to interact with Mandarin-speaking clients.
- ● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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