Logistics & Warehouse Manager (Penang)

Sunningdale Tech Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components. The Group provides one-stop, turnkey plastic solutions, with capabilities ranging from product & mould designs, mould fabrication, injection moulding, complementary finishings, through to the precision assembly of complete products.

Boasting a total factory space of more than 4 million sq feet, with more than 1,000 injection moulding machines and a tooling capacity of 2,000 moulds per year, Sunningdale Tech is focusing on serving four key business segments – Automotive/Aerospace, Consumer/IT, Healthcare and Tooling.

With manufacturing facilities across Singapore, Malaysia (Johor, Penang), China (Tianjin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Zhongshan, Guangzhou, and Chuzhou), Latvia (Riga), Mexico (Guadalajara), North America (Phoenix), India (Chennai), Thailand (Rayong), and Indonesia (Batam), Sunningdale Tech is strategically positioned to target and capture opportunities in diverse business sectors globally.

As an industry leader with deep engineering expertise and experience, Sunningdale Tech is driven to solve your challenges by applying our advanced capabilities & leading technology in ways that benefit you. We're ready to provide solutions at every step of the process to reduce lead time and add value for customers, while maintaining our excellent quality. Beyond that, we build on our strong foundations to think out of the box and apply relevant new possibilities for your complex engineering problems. Customers can trust us to constantly solve challenges to meet their needs, and apply new ideas for better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Management

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, unloading, inspection, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and shipment preparation, ensuring compliance with FIFO (First-In-First-Out) inventory management practices, material lot traceability, and inventory accuracy requirements
• Ensure proper storage, handling, identification, and organization of goods.
• Maintain optimal warehouse space utilization and implement efficient stock management procedures.
• Establish and enforce warehouse standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all goods received and dispatched are properly documented and recorded.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, security, and workplace safety.

Inventory and Stock Control

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records in the system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic physical stocktakes.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, stock losses, damaged goods, and expired or obsolete stock.
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and production departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Implement measures to minimize stock shortages, excess inventory, and inventory write-offs.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of stock movements.

Logistics and Transportation

• Responsible for all import, export, customs compliance, LMW operations, permit applications, duty exemption management
• Act as the company's primary liaison with Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) and Customs Brokers
• Ensure full compliance with Malaysia Customs regulations and LMW licensing conditions licensed by Royal Malaysian Customs under the Customs Act and require ongoing customs control, reporting and compliance.
• Supervision of logistics personnel handling customs declarations and regulatory submissions.
• Plan and coordinate logistics operations, freight management, local deliveries, interstate transportation, and regional or international shipments, as applicable.
• Arrange transportation schedules and coordinate with transport companies, courier services, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor delivery performance and ensure, import Materials and Export Finished goods reach customers within agreed timelines.
• Negotiate transportation rates, review forwarder competitive quotes and review logistics service providers performance.
• Optimize delivery routes, shipment consolidation, and transportation costs.
• Handle delivery delays, shipment discrepancies, damaged goods, and customer delivery complaints.

Import and Export Operations

• Coordinate import and export shipments and ensure the accuracy of shipping documentation.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, shipping lines, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian customs requirements and import/export procedures.
• Coordinate preparation and verification of commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, and other applicable shipping documents.
• Monitor shipment status, customs clearance, duties, taxes, and delivery schedules.
• Work with the relevant departments or appointed agents to ensure appropriate permits and approvals are obtained for regulated goods, where applicable.

Team Leadership and Manpower Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Plan manpower requirements, work schedules, and task allocation.
• Monitor staff productivity, attendance, performance, and compliance with company procedures.
• Provide training on warehouse operations, inventory handling, equipment usage, and safety procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend improvements or training where necessary.
• Foster teamwork, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance, and Documentation

• Ensure warehouse activities comply with applicable Malaysian occupational safety and health requirements.
• Ensure proper use, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts, pallet trucks, racking systems, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of goods received, stock transfers, deliveries, returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of goods, including hazardous or controlled materials where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits, stock audits, and compliance inspections.
• Report workplace incidents, investigate operational issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, warehouse management, or supply chain operations, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, inventory control, transportation, and distribution.
• Knowledge of Malaysian import/export procedures and customs documentation is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP system.
• Good leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage operational priorities, and meet deadlines.

The above statements reflect the general tasks, duties, activities and/or responsibilities necessary to describe this position and is not intended to set forth all of the specific requirements of the job. These job duties/responsibilities may change or vary in response to business needs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Sunningdale Tech is an equal opportunity employer – we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce will cultivate a vibrant, productive and innovative workplace where all employees are truly respected and valued.

All qualified applicants shall be considered for employment regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, political and/or third party affiliation or veteran status. All offers of employment shall be conditioned upon successful completion of background checks, valid work passes and medical screenings, as applicable and/or mandated by law, and subject to the applicable local laws and regulations.