About Us

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That's why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building the logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end transport activities to ensure timely and accurate execution.
Oversee transport scheduling and route planning to ensure optimal resource allocation, timely deliveries, and cost efficiency.
Liaise closely with internal stakeholders, customers, warehouses, and transport vendors to ensure smooth operations, minimise delays, and resolve exceptions effectively.
Lead, manage, and develop the transport team by providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management.
Monitor daily operations, adjust plans in response to operational changes, and ensure alignment with customer requirements and business priorities.
Drive optimal vehicle utilisation through effective load planning, route optimisation, and capacity management.
Ensure adequate manpower planning, skills development, and succession planning to build a competent, motivated, and safety-conscious team aligned with operational objectives.
Ensure high customer satisfaction by consistently meeting or exceeding agreed service levels (SLAs).
Proactively manage customer expectations, address service issues promptly, and implement corrective actions to minimise disruptions.

Requirements

Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain and any relevant disciplines.
Minimum 5 years experience in transport operations, fleet management, or logistics, preferably within a distribution, 3PL, or supply chain environment.
Hands-on experience managing daily transport operations, delivery performance, and vendor coordination.
Strong knowledge of transport operations, route planning, scheduling, and fleet utilisation.
Familiar with local statutory and regulatory requirements including JPJ and OSHA compliance.
Experience in managing transport KPIs such as on-time delivery, vehicle utilisation, cost per trip, and service level adherence.

Assistant Manager, Transport