Logistics Controller

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

Air Liquide Global Export Materials (ALGEM) is the Global Gas Sourcing and Supply Chain Platform of Air Liquide Group for electronic specialty materials and Industrial Merchant materials in APAC for all Air Liquide Affiliates in the world.

Based in Malaysia with antennas in rest of APAC, ALGEM manages sourcing, procurement and international logistics for globally and regionally traded materials (SiH4, NF3, CF4, etc..), all regions included (Asia/Europe/US/Middle-East).

Recently, ALGEM went through various stages of transformation and has the final goal to operate an APAC Centralized Supply Chain Organization focusing on :

• Improving reliability of supply chain
• Drive Supply Chain Excellence via effective cost control & org design
  
  
  

In line with its mid-term development plan, ALGEM scope will continue to expand in APAC and to other activities. This activity growth involves managing a more complex supply chain, with more products and new logistics routes, as well as bringing a step change in our supply chain.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Logistics Controller will be in charge of controlling the overall logistics costs for ALGEM ensuring accurate and timely reporting of logistics KPIs, preparing supply chain memos and market analysis. He/She will also be responsible for developing the relationship with freight forwarders and shipping lines in order to consistently ensure reliability of bookings at the agreed quoted pricing.

In her/his mission, the ALGEM Logistics Controller will:

(i) Control the accuracy of the logistics costs invoiced by Logistics Partners vs based quotations

(ii) Ensure the Logistics Gross Margin is in line as defined by ALGEM Management

(iii) Perform frequent Supply Chain Analysis through proactive issuance of memos and Supply Chain Market Study to ALGEM departments and AL Affiliates

(iv) Lead regular operation & performance reviews with the ALGEM Logistics Partners (Freight Forwarders) ensuring respect of the agreements

(v) be in charge of the Logistics KPI for ALGEM, provide analysis on discrepancies and propose improvement plan to reach ALGEM objectives

(vi) Support ALGEM Business developments upon needs from AL Affiliates and internal ALGEM departments

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Logistic Costs Control

Control the accuracy of the logistics costs invoiced by the ALGEM Logistics Partners vs based quotations

Drive the ALGEM Logistics efficiencies program for ALGEM and AL Affiliates

Monitor the robustness of ALGEM Logistics costs structure by focusing on : Logistic Gross Margin, Heel Credit improvement, Container Lease & rotation management etc

Actively support the ALGEM Supply Chain Assistant Manager for the Marine Cargo Insurance in close collaboration with the AL Group Corporate Team: submit forecast, monitor claims

Raise purchase requisitions for Container rentals, Logistics costs from ALGEM partners, Marine Cargo Insurance and any Logistics Services invoiced to ALGEM

Supply Chain Analysis

Preparing varous Supply Chain reports:

Logistics KPIs as defined by ALGEM Management (regular and variable upon needs)

Container Heel Credit reports

Supply Chain memo alerts for event

Supply Chain market analysis

Proactively analyse the ALGEM lanes through costs breakdown analysis, costs drivers variation, Logistics Lead Time etc

Freight Forwarder Management

Lead the RFQ with Freight Forwarders every 6 months

Support the ALGEM Supply Chain Management Team in ensuring application of the AL Group Frame agreement with the Freight Forwarders

Operational follow up of Freight Forwarders through management of monthly meeting and KPI to measure the performance

Other: Support to ALGEM Business Development

Provide Logistic quotations upon needs from AL Affiliates / ALGEM departments

Support and be able to back up the Supply Chain Control Team on critical activities (Creation of item codes in ERP, Month End Closing ... etc) when deemed necessary

Are you a MATCH?

Solid knowledge in Systems (ERP, Log) & Tools

Solid knowledge in International Logistics Marketing

Experience in Freight Forwarding field.

Job background in data analysis and controlling.

Very organized, rigorous, reliable, Analytical, transparent and diligent.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.