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About this Assistant Manager, Freighting role at SD Guthrie

SD Guthrie · Onsite · Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia

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Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Negotiate for the most competitive rates and source optimal shipping solution to maximize potential earnings to fulfill the containerized shipments requirement to destination markets.

  • Responsible for supporting refineries operation in planning and executing efficient transportation from the point of origin to the point of discharge via sea modes whilst meeting customer requirements in a timely, cost-effective manner.

  • To ensure the maintenance of new and existing SDO Centralized Freighting Standard Operating Procedures(“SOP”) together with Business Units (“BUs”)/Process Owners as well as to ensure the SOPs are streamlined to Group Policies.

  • Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues as and when required and carry out continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.

  • Efficient data analysis working with Group Digital team to generate reports on freight spend, top destinations and service provider management.

  • Updating Container Movement Datasheet, Monthly Freight List, Containerized Market Outlook, providing reports, as and when needed.

  • Other duties as required by the company.

Job Requirements

  • Preferably a degree holder in any maritime discipline or professional qualifications in shipping, transportation or any logistics and supply-chain discipline.

  • Preferably possess a minimum of 6-7 years’ experience as a Shipper in container freighting/freight forwarders/shipment planning/operation activities and other logistics discipline in a manufacturing environment.

  • Well versed in technical related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations.

  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

  • Incoterms contract terms and detailed understanding of export and import documentations & procedures.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

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About SD Guthrie

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder. With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We operate 234 plantation e

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