Manager Intercompany

Position Title: Manager Intercompany
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40244
About the role.
The Intercompany Manager will provide critical leadership in overseeing all aspects of intercompany transactions for the APACSA Region. Partnering with Freight Forwarder(s) this role ensures compliant, efficient, and optimized movement of goods and documentation which aligns with local market regulations. The incumbent will mitigate risk, uphold regulatory requirements, and foster strong business partnerships to optimize costs and maximize value across international borders. He/she will report to the VP Supply Chain APACSA, with collaborative connections to local Business Units and Global Supply Chain, Legal, Procurement and Finance teams.
What you'll be doing.
International Logistics & Freight Forwarder Management

• Manage relationships with regional freight forwarders and ocean carriers to optimize international sea freight processes.
• Monitor shipment performance, transit times, carrier service levels, and exception management.
• Analyse Order to Cash processes, contract terms, and service commitments to drive efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure cold chain integrity with product-specific handling requirements.

Intercompany Order Management

• Coordinate seamless intercompany order and inventory flows between global manufacturing sites and international markets.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in order processing, documentation, and system workflows and opportunities for automation and/or out sourcing of repetitive manual tasks
• Improve lead-time accuracy, order visibility, and end-to-end process reliability.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Analyze landed cost drivers (freight, duties, port charges, surcharges) and implement initiatives that reduce total cost-to-serve.
• Identify opportunities for network optimization, consolidation strategies, and process automation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and customer service enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to support standardisation of the portfolio, product flows and commercial priorities.
• Support new product launches, new market entries, and regulatory reviews related to export/import requirements.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on trade requirements and global logistics for internal teams.

Risk Mitigation & Process Governance

• Develop and maintain SOPs for international shipping and documentation processes.
• Manage incident or non-compliance investigations and implement corrective actions.

What you'll need to be successful.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 5-10 years' experience in international logistics or global supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight, customs procedures, documentation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government trade authorities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, or similar) and global trade management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or temperature-controlled logistics.
• Knowledge of free trade agreements and duty reduction programs.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCLP, CTCS, LCB, or equivalent).

Capabilities & Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Strong understanding of supply chain networks and international shipping
• High attention to detail
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage change
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities

About McCain.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: APACSA
Department: Intercompany SC APACSA
Location(s): MY - Malaysia : Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur : Kuala Lumpur
Company: McCain Foods (Harbin) Co.