Logistic Manager

About the role

Plan, coordinate, and monitor end-to-end logistics operations for CPO and PK, from mill/source through transportation, storage, port/terminal, and final delivery to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage shipment and transportation schedules, including truck, vessel, barge, and other transportation arrangements, to ensure timely delivery and fulfilment of customer commitments

• Coordinate closely with the Sales team to execute sales contracts, including shipment planning, delivery schedules, product availability, and customer requirements

• Monitor product inventory and stock availability and coordinate with Plantation, Mill, Operations, Bulking Station, and Sales teams to ensure sufficient product is available to meet committed and planned shipments

• Coordinate with plantations, mills, transporters, shipping agents, terminal operators, surveyors, customers, and other relevant parties to ensure smooth and efficient shipment and delivery operations

• Track shipment and delivery status from loading through final delivery, including transportation progress, vessel/barge schedules, ETA, loading/discharging activities, and delivery status, and provide timely updates to the Sales team and relevant stakeholders

• Identify, resolve, and follow up on logistics-related issues, including delays, quantity discrepancies, quality issues, documentation problems, transportation issues, and customer complaints

• Prepare, coordinate, and ensure the accuracy of shipping and logistics documentation, including invoices, delivery orders, packing lists where applicable, bills of lading, certificates, customs/export documents, and other documents required for shipment and delivery

• Manage and monitor logistics vendors and service providers, including transporters, shipping agents, terminal operators, surveyors, and other logistics partners, to ensure service quality, reliability, and compliance with agreed terms

• Monitor and control logistics costs and support the evaluation and negotiation of transportation and logistics services to achieve efficient and competitive operations

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with plantations, mills, buyers, customers, suppliers, vendors, logistics providers, and other business partners

About you

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the palm oil industry, preferably with experience in CPO logistics, palm oil trading, plantation/mill operations, or distribution

• Strong experience in logistics and distribution management, including transportation planning, shipment coordination, loading/discharging operations, port/terminal operations, and delivery management

• Experience in vendor and service provider management, including transporters, shipping agents, terminal operators, surveyors, and other logistics partners

• Understanding of palm oil commercial and sales processes, including sales order fulfilment, inventory planning, shipment scheduling, delivery coordination, and customer requirements

• Knowledge of domestic and export shipping processes and documentation, including customs and port-related requirements, is an advantage

• Strong coordination, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal departments and external business partners

• Good command of English, both written and verbal. Mandarin proficiency is an advantage

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to work with logistics, inventory, shipment, and cost-related data

• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, work effectively under time-sensitive conditions, and willing to travel out of town for business trips and operational/site visits as required