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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.
With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.
The Logistics Manager role is responsible for overseeing all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring seamless inbound and outbound material flow to support manufacturing requirements. This role demands strong leadership in managing warehouse activities, logistics processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet business ramp needs and corporate goals.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Inbound & Storage Management
- Oversee inbound shipments, customs clearance, and timely receipt of materials.
- Ensure efficient storage and accurate inventory management within the warehouse.
- Align warehouse operations with production requirements through effective transfer orders.
Production Support
- Guarantee materials are pipelined and transferred for production use within the shortest lead time.
- Expedite kitting processes and ensure quality inspection of parts before release to production.
Outbound & Distribution
- Manage outbound logistics activities, including shipping, customs documentation, and MITI compliance.
- Coordinate timely delivery of finished goods and materials to designated destinations.
Performance & KPI Alignment
- Monitor and align all warehouse and logistics KPIs with corporate objectives.
- Work closely with Finance team in Malaysia on the cycle count and inventory attainments taking into consideration the cost of materials.
- Implement robust reporting and documentation processes for warehouse and logistics management.
Stakeholder Management and Continuous Business Growth Support.
- Lead projects focused on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Develop and execute warehouse and logistics capacity planning strategies to support business ramp-up.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
Support corporate goals and contribute to global logistics strategies.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in warehouse and logistics or any relevant equivalent qualification.
Preferred Qualification
- 1215 years of experience in warehouse and logistics leadership roles.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale warehouse operations and logistics functions.
- Knowledge of customs regulations, MITI compliance, and international shipping processes.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma will be an added advantage).
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Ability to lead a team of logistics personnels in complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and logistics software.
