Planner and Documentation
Job Summary
DC Logistics Sdn Bhd is seeking a Planner/Documentation specialist to manage daily manifests, shipment schedules, and ensure paperwork accuracy. You will coordinate with drivers, warehouse staff, and external vendors to maintain audit-ready records and smooth operations. This role is essential for keeping supply chain processes efficient across Malaysia.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily shipment schedules and manifests
- Coordinate pickup and delivery slots with carriers
- Create and check bills of lading and customs documents
- Track in-transit movements and update stakeholders
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years logistics experience
- Proficient in MS Excel
- High attention to detail
- Good communication and stakeholder management
Job Details
Operational Planning
- Prepare and maintain daily shipment schedules and manifests to ensure drivers and warehouse staff have clear tasks.
- Coordinate pickup and delivery slots with carriers and customers to minimise delays and empty runs.
- Monitor load capacity and recommend adjustments to routes or priorities when schedules change.
- Track in-transit movements and update stakeholders with concise status notes.
Documentation & Compliance
- Create and check bills of lading, airway bills, delivery orders, and customs documents for accuracy before dispatch.
- Maintain organised electronic and physical filing so audits and customer requests are handled quickly.
- Ensure shipments meet regulatory and company documentation standards and flag discrepancies immediately.
- Support customs clearance by preparing required paperwork and liaising with clearing agents when needed.
Requirements Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in logistics. Training will be provided.
- Previous exposure to planning or documentation tasks such as manifest preparation and shipment scheduling.
- Familiarity with basic customs procedures and local transport regulations is preferred.
Hard Skills & Knowledge
- Proficient in MS Excel for tracking, simple formulas, and reporting.
- Accurate data entry skills and experience preparing bills of lading, airway bills, and delivery orders.
- Basic understanding of inventory control, parcel labeling, and shipment documentation flow.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- High attention to detail with a habit of double-checking documents before release.
- Good communication and stakeholder management when coordinating across teams.
- Organised and able to prioritise tasks under shifting daily demands.
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to suggest practical improvements.