Transportation Coordinator

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose Of The Role

Manage and monitor 3rd Party Logistics provider as to ensure optimization of trucks utilization as well as to ensure delivery and collection are on time.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and maintaining efficient and economical transportation.
• Ensure compliance and legislation relating to transport activities.
• Assist in identifying actions and opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs & improve levels of service.
• Ensure effective communication for both internal and external parties relating to transportation matter.
• Lead and assist in system-based transportation module as to ensure functionality of the system.
• Maintain and safe keep all safety programs and transportation records for the company.
• Ensure all POD are returned by 3rd Party Logistics provider timely.
• Ensure compliance of ISO, SOP, GSDP, GDP, GDPMD and GMP’s requirements as well as the Zuellig Pharma’s Code of Conduct at all times.
• Ensure and maintain good housekeeping, 5S and EHS at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned as and when required by the management.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• A "Compliance-First" Quality Mindset: You possess an unwavering commitment to regulatory standards, ensuring that every transport leg, documentation process, and partner interaction strictly adheres to GSDP, GDP, GDPMD, GMP, and local transport legislation .
• Operational Agility & Problem Solving: You are a proactive, hands-on coordinator who can quickly resolve logistical bottlenecks—such as delays in POD (Proof of Delivery) returns or 3PL operational issues—while driving transportation cost-efficiency without compromising service quality .
• Exceptional Cross-Functional Coordination: You excel at translating complex transportation matters into clear, actionable communication for both internal teams (warehouse, inventory, and customer service) and external partners (3PL carriers, principals, and clients) .
• Tech-Savvy Logistics Management: You are highly comfortable taking charge of digital tools and system-based transportation modules (such as TMS or SAP), ensuring system data accuracy, tracking metrics, and driving continuous improvement in digital logistics processes .
  
  

Must-Have

• Pharma/Healthcare Quality Compliance Experience: Proven working knowledge and hands-on compliance experience with pharmaceutical cold chain, storage, and distribution standards—specifically GDP (Good Distribution Practice), GDPMD (Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices), and GMP
• 3PL & Transport Vendor Management: Experience coordinating with 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) providers, with a strict track record of monitoring carrier KPIs, ensuring safety program compliance, and enforcing timely Proof of Delivery (POD) return cycles.
• Strong Record Keeping & 5S Discipline: Demonstrated ability to safely manage, archive, and audit transport and safety records, while championing safety standards, warehouse housekeeping, and 5S / EHS guidelines at all times .
• Excellent Bilingual Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Malay to effectively align internal warehouse operations with external transport contractors.
  
  

Advantage To Have

• Academic Background in Logistics: A Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related operational field .
• SAP ERP & TMS Proficiency: Hands-on, practical experience navigating SAP (especially Sales & Distribution or Warehouse Management modules) and dedicated Transportation Management Systems (TMS) .
• Continuous Improvement / Cost Optimization Skills: Previous experience in identifying freight consolidation opportunities, route planning optimization, or carrying out corrective actions (CAPA) that lead to measurable cost savings and service enhancements .
  
  

What We Offer

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.