Logistics Solutions Design Manager

MindMerge Consulting
Full-time•Klang City, Malaysia
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<p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Our client is an established logistics and supply chain

solutions provider offering integrated services across

warehousing, distribution, freight forwarding and specialised

cargo handling.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">With a diverse customer portfolio and a focus on operational

efficiency, the company continues to strengthen its logistics

capabilities and develop tailored solutions to meet evolving

business needs.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">As part of its continued business growth, our client is

seeking an experienced </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Logistics Solutions Design Manager</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> to support new business opportunities, develop commercially

viable logistics solutions and drive operational improvements.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><h3><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">About the Role</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></h3><p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">This position offers an opportunity for a logistics

professional who enjoys combining </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">operational expertise with commercial and strategic thinking</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">You will play an important role in designing end-to-end

logistics solutions, evaluating new business opportunities and

preparing competitive proposals that balance operational

feasibility, service quality and profitability.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><p><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Warehousing & Distribution (W&D)</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">, with the ability to translate customer requirements into

practical and financially sustainable logistics solutions.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><h3><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></h3><p><b><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">1. Logistics Solution Design & Development</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Design and develop cost-effective logistics solutions,

particularly for warehousing and distribution operations.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Analyse customer requirements, operational workflows,

warehouse capacity, manpower and resource requirements.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency,

productivity and service delivery.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Develop solutions for new business opportunities and

improvements to existing logistics operations.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><p><b><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">2. Commercial Analysis & Business Proposals</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Conduct financial feasibility assessments, including cost

modelling, pricing analysis, profitability and P&L projections.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Prepare commercial and technical proposals for new

business opportunities, tenders and customer requirements.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Evaluate operational costs, investment requirements,

resource allocation and projected financial returns.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Work closely with commercial and operational teams to

develop competitive and commercially viable solutions.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><p><b><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">3. Operational Planning & Strategy</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Develop operational plans and strategies to support new

logistics projects and business expansion.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Conduct operational simulations, capacity assessments and

workflow optimisation to determine appropriate solutions.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Support the transition from solution design to operational implementation.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Recommend process enhancements and innovative approaches

to improve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><p><b><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">4. Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Finance

and other stakeholders to develop integrated logistics solutions.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Present business proposals, financial assessments and

operational recommendations to management.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities for

service enhancement and business growth.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><h3><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Requirements</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></h3><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management,

Business, Engineering or a related discipline.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">5–10 years of relevant experience in logistics</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">, preferably within a 3PL or contract logistics environment.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Strong hands-on experience in </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Warehousing & Distribution</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">, particularly solution design, operational planning or

logistics engineering.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Good understanding of </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Freight Forwarding, Heavy Lift or General Cargo</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> operations would be an added advantage.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Experience in logistics costing, financial modelling,

P&L analysis, commercial proposals or tender preparation.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Familiarity with warehouse design, capacity planning,

operational simulation or process optimisation tools.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the

ability to prepare financial analyses and business presentations.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Strong analytical, problem-solving, commercial and

stakeholder management skills.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Relevant logistics certifications would be an advantage.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><h3><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Why Consider This Opportunity?</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></h3><ul><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Opportunity to work on diverse logistics projects and new

business solutions.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Exposure to both </span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">commercial strategy and operational solution design</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives

that directly impact business growth and profitability.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-top:0px"><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Join an established logistics organisation with

opportunities for professional development.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p></li></ul><p><b><span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif">Interested candidates are invited to apply or reach out for

a confidential discussion.</span></span><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> </span></b><span class="font" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif"> <br></span></p><p><br></p><div><br></div><br>

Application Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering with 5-10 years of relevant experience in a 3PL or contract logistics environment. Strong proficiency in warehousing and distribution, financial modelling, and commercial proposal preparation is essential.