SCM Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager

Summary

A strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end logistics ecosystem at Celestica Johor Hub. This position manages high-volume international trade, ensures 100% adherence to LMW (Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse) regulations, and maintains strict financial control over site logistics spending. The Manager is responsible for vendor performance (Forwarders/Couriers) and aligning logistics costs with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and site revenue.

Detailed Description

Vendor Performance & Service Level Management

• Monthly Performance Reviews (MPR): Conduct rigorous monthly reviews for all appointed Freight Forwarders and Courier Services.
• KPI Scorecards: Evaluate vendors based on On-Time Delivery (OTD), clearance lead times, documentation accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Service Recovery: Drive corrective actions with vendors failing to meet Celestica's global standards and participate in the selection/qualification of backup carriers.

Financial Governance & Budgetary Control

• Monthly Spending Analysis: Generate comprehensive monthly reports tracking actual logistics spend against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and as a percentage of Site Revenue.
• Variance Reporting: Identify and analyze any Over-Spend or budget deviations. Perform deep-dive assessments to determine if variances are due to volume surges, premium freight, or operational inefficiencies.
• Corrective Action Plans: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to realign spending with the budget, including cost-avoidance measures and negotiation for better rate structures.

LMW & Regulatory Compliance

• Customs & Tax Governance: Expertly manage LMW requirements, ensuring 100% accuracy in MIDA/Customs reporting to protect duty-free status.
• License & Permit Management: Lead the timely renewal of Manufacturing Licenses, LMW Licenses, and ATX/ASEAN Trade certifications.
• Audit Defense: Take full accountability for internal and external regulatory audits, ensuring zero non-conformance in Customs declarations (K1, K2, K3, K8, K9).

Global Shipping & Technical Packaging

• Inbound/Outbound Logistics: Direct overseas and local inbound shipments and highvelocity outbound shipping of finished goods (FG) to global customers.
• Specialized Handling: Oversee the arrangement of wooden crating and industrial packaging, ensuring all materials meet ISPM 15 (Heat Treatment) standards for international transit.
• Permit Liaison: Manage AP (Approved Permit) applications with SIRIM, MITI, and the Energy Commission (ST) for machinery and components.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Experience: 10+ years in the industry with 3+ years in a Managerial role within an EMS/Semiconductor environment.

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret financial data and link logistics costs to production revenue.

Leadership: Proven track record in guiding large teams and managing high-stakes government/vendor relationships.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.