Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Department – Logistics to lead and drive end-to-end plant logistics operations. This role is responsible for defining plant logistics strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering continuous improvement across all logistics functions. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in strengthening supply chain performance and enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the plant logistics strategy, including annual focus topics and improvement initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end plant logistics operations, ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and service excellence.
• Oversee Warehouse Management (LOM), Logistics Innovation, IT Systems & Processes (LOI), Value Stream Logistics Planning (LOP), and ASA HUB PgP2 (LOW).
• Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs, budget targets, and operational objectives.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) and actively participate in Bosch Production System (BPS) initiatives.
• Act as a cross-functional bridge within the supply chain, ensuring seamless coordination across departments and divisions.
• Collaborate closely with external partners such as Logistics Service Providers and liners to ensure continuity of supply and customer delivery fulfillment.
• Monitor and manage logistics processes, capabilities, and compliance with standard procedures and industry best practices.
• Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across plants and business units.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• 6–7 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, preferably within a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of proven leadership experience.

Professional Expertise

• Strong and comprehensive understanding of plant logistics, including Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and physical material flow.
• Good understanding of plant operations and a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience driving operational excellence and managing complex logistics processes.
• Strong conflict management capabilities with the ability to lead in challenging situations.
• Good understanding of digitalization trends and the application of data analytics within logistics and supply chain.

Leadership Competencies

• Self-reflective leadership style with openness to feedback and continuous development.
• Leadership approach built on positivity, openness, and trust.
• High intercultural sensitivity and ability to lead diverse teams.
• Strong coaching and people development capabilities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Hands-on mentality with strong ownership of results.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across different stakeholders and functions.
• Ability to build lasting business relationships based on unity and trust.
• Strong results- and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape logistics strategy at plant level, drive innovation, and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening supply chain resilience and delivering best-in-class operational performance.