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Regional Transport Management Manager - EMEA Operations

Kuala Lumpur Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Lead a regional transport operations team supporting EMEA export activities within a global shared services environment. This role is suited for an experienced people leader who can navigate operational challenges, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive service excellence across a complex logistics network.
  • Newly created leadership role due to business expansion
  • Hybrid working arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational organization with a highly integrated global supply chain network. As part of ongoing business growth, they are expanding their transportation operations capability and investing in experienced leaders to enhance service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a regional transport management team supporting export operations across EMEA
  • Manage day-to-day transportation activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction
  • Oversee logistics service provider performance, addressing operational issues and driving continuous improvement
  • Handle shipment delays, escalations, and dispute cases while ensuring effective resolution
  • Drive process optimization, knowledge management, and transformation initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with risk management, data protection, and business continuity requirements
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members while supporting resource planning and team growth



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations within a multinational environment
  • Strong people management experience, ideally leading teams of 5 or more members
  • Experience managing operational escalations, service disruptions, and dispute resolution
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience within the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector would be an added advantage
  • Experience with SAP is advantageous
  • Willingness to support EMEA operations and work a fixed shift of 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MYT)
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid arrangement (3 days office, 2 days work-from-home)

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role managing a sizeable regional team
  • Exposure to EMEA markets and global stakeholders
  • Opportunity to lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office, 2 days work-from-home)
  • Strong learning, development, and long-term career progression opportunities



If you're a resilient logistics leader who enjoys developing teams, solving complex operational challenges, and driving service excellence in a global environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore the next step in your leadership career.

Contact
Marissa Nao
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069557
Phone number
6012 306 0593

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Logistics - Import / Export
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marissa Nao
Consultant contact
6012 306 0593
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069557
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.