Brenntag

Logistics Planning Executive

Brenntag  •  Shah Alam, MY (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Your Role

Responsible to plan and coordinate daily transport operations, optimize truck utilization, and manage 3PL vendors. Monitor schedules, urgent jobs, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Maintain systems, documentation, and cost verification. Support incident handling, risk identification, team backup, and ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant logistics operations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule daily 3rd party transport operations (prime movers, isotanks, road tankers, package trucks) including terminal booking time slot if needed.
  • Optimize dedicated truck utilization to improve efficiency.
  • Coordinate with operation, procurement and customer service teams on delivery and collection schedules.
  • Monitor urgent/last-minute activations and highlight deviations from standard lead time.
  • Monitor 3rd party & dedicated truck driver compliance (e.g. HazMat requirements).
  • Monitor urgent/last-minute activations and highlight deviations from standard lead time.
  • Liaise with approved transporters, 3PL yards and service providers (e.g. tank cleaning, storage, lifting).
  • Track and verify 3PL job execution, charges and service performance.
  • Update systems (e.g. SAP, TMS, Excel trackers) for job records, movements and reporting.
  • Maintain proper filing of SOPs, work instructions, and operational records
  • Ensure all transport activities comply with regulatory requirements (Ministry of Transport, Fire and Rescue Department, Department of Environment, Port Requirements)

Your Profile

Requirements

  • Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in logistics planning, transport coordination or related operations
  • Experience in chemical logistics or DG handling is an advantage
  • Familiar with SAP, TMS, or similar logistics systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data tracking
  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills to liaise with internal teams, drivers, and vendors

Key Competencies

  • Planning and scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Operational problem-solving
  • Cost awareness and efficiency focus
  • Safety and compliance mindset
  • Communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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About Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.

The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.

Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Essen , DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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