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Brian Lim Chang Meng

Brian Lim Chang Meng

Kepong

Summary

Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.


My leadership enabled operational alignment with KPIs, ensuring efficiency and best practices. In previous roles, I enhanced team productivity by restructuring responsibilities, optimizing workflows, and modernizing SOPs supported by ERP systems. I bring a mission-driven approach to enable sustainable growth, combining operational precision with collaborative problem-solving. My focus remains on delivering scalable logistics solutions that align with organizational goals while maintaining quality and profitability.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Director (MY & SG)

Pomelo Fashion
06.2022 - 09.2022

• Drove performance excellence in a 100,000 sqft warehouse,

handling 120,000 SKUs of fashion products.

• Successfully implement and move of the KLIA warehouse

(POS Malaysia Aviation) to PTP (Tanjung Pelepas – Kerry

Logistics) within 3 months and thru this exercise will enable to

have a cost saving of RM 1.2 million per year.

• Managed a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous

improvement and operational success.

• Analyzed logistics solutions, optimizing processes for cost

efficiency and performance.

• Ensured compliance with import/export regulations,

safeguarding the company's operational integrity.

Operations Director

GFast Express 56 Sdn Bhd
05.2020 - 05.2022

• Spearheaded the establishment and management of a 26,000

sqft warehouse, optimizing logistics with the capability and

capacity of handling up to 70 containers per month.

• Established a robust warehouse management system that

streamlined processes and reduced delivery times.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop detailed

product requirements, ensuring alignment across business and

technical teams.

• Developed a comprehensive tracking system, enhancing

visibility for customers from order receipt to doorstep delivery.

• Realigned and created new SOPs with third-party developers,

ensuring adherence to updated KPIs and operational efficiency.

• Utilized data analysis to identify process gaps, leading to

enhanced reporting and informed decision-making. operations

in China, Singapore and Malaysia, managing omnichannel

fulfillments and logistics projects

Director of Operations

Visionary Solutions Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 04.2020

Spearheaded operational improvements that significantly

enhanced efficiency and profitability at Visionary Solutions Sdn

Bhd.

• Organized and optimized daily operations for Order Processing

and Inventory teams in Malaysia, ensuring consistent on-time

delivery.

• Enhanced team productivity by restructuring roles and

streamlining operational tasks, resulting in improved efficiency.

• Negotiated contracts that reduced budgetary expenditures,

contributing to increased profitability and cost control

• Enhanced team productivity by restructuring roles and

streamlining operational tasks.

Assistant General Manager

Thai Lee Chan Logistics Sdn Bhd (KIRIMe)
05.2018 - 06.2019

• Spearheaded the transition of a 50-year-old transportation company into the courier and e-fulfilment sector

• Built and led a high-performing team across multiple operational and sales functions, enhancing productivity.

• Implemented cost-management strategies, reducing overhead expenses while maintaining service quality.

• Developed comprehensive sales proposals that effectively showcased product quality and market positioning.

• Oversaw the implementation of efficient process flows and SOPs across all operational areas.

• Oversaw comprehensive operational processes, ensuring alignment with senior management directives and customer needs.

• Achieved monthly sales growth from RM 60k to 350k, significantly boosting company revenue.

General Manager

Tiong Nam Ebiz Express Sdn Bhd
11.2016 - 04.2018

• Spearheaded the establishment of a new eCommerce

logistics unit, focusing on last-mile delivery solutions across

Malaysia.

• Chaired executive meetings to identify improvement

opportunities and align strategies with long-term objectives.

• Developed and implemented the SUN System for package

management, enhancing operational efficiency and customer

experience.

• Successfully set up a distribution network with 3 main

centers and 10 branches, achieving consistent margin targets

and growth.

• Designed and launched a modern employee recognition

program, boosting productivity and team morale.

• Managed budget implementations and contract negotiations,

consistently achieving margin targets

• Managed to generate RM 390k revenue per month during my

final month.


Manager, Hub Build

Lazada Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
10.2015 - 10.2016

• Spearheaded the restructuring of operational processes and growth of 2 branches to 10 branches with enhancing efficiency and productivity across 10 branches.

• Restructured operational processes, enhancing SOPs and workflows to improve efficiency.

• Developed the LEX Delivery Network, scaling daily parcel loads from 500 to 11,000 within a year.

• Enhanced resource utilization and reduced waste by improving operational planning and frameworks.

• Implemented performance monitoring systems, boosting team member productivity and customer satisfaction

3PL Operations Manager

Lazada (Ecart Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
04.2015 - 09.2015

• Managed end-to-end logistics operations for Lazada, ensuring timely delivery and efficient reverse logistics.

• Developed and implemented KPIs to enhance visibility and minimize claims, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.

• Conducted gap analysis with 3PL partners to identify performance issues and implement corrective actions.

• Developed standard operating procedures to streamline workflows and enhance operational productivity.

• Trained and led a team of Key Account Managers, fostering strong relationships with 3PL partners to drive performance improvements.

Customer Service Manager – Operations Healthcare

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd
12.2014 - 03.2015

• Spearheaded logistics operations for OTC products and medical devices, ensuring timely fulfilment and delivery.

• Ensured timely processing of orders for various customer segments, including hospitals and pharmacies.

• Analyzed business processes, identifying and resolving inefficiencies that improved workflow and service delivery.

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, enhancing process efficiency and compliance.

• Implemented strategies that improved service levels and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Championed initiatives to optimize departmental expenses while maintaining high-quality service standards.

Principal & Customer Svcs Mgr (Medical Device)

Zuellig Pharma Sdn Bhd
08.2011 - 03.2013

• Supported the Medical Device Manager in overseeing the medical device division for Dialysis, Implants, Cardio, and Orthopedic products.

• Managed the entire supply chain process, achieving a 95% KPI target for order processing, inventory, and delivery.

• Streamlined inventory transactions, aligning ordering processes with demand forecasts to reduce costs.

• Coordinated annual operations budgets and tracked expenses to optimize financial performance.

• Reported monthly and annual sales and performance metrics, providing valuable insights for management decisions.

Business Development Manager

Premiere Express & Freight (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Planned and successfully implemented Sales strategy and sales plan for new courier market and support on building the operations functions.
  • Devised SWOT analysis to create and execute business plan supporting achievement of established quotas.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.

Account Manager

DHL Express (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 12.2009

• Provided comprehensive sales and service support to new accounts, addressing inquiries and requests effectively.

• Maintained and analyzed customer, prospect, and competitor databases to implement targeted marketing promotions.

• Developed and implemented marketing promotions that significantly increased customer engagement and retention.

• Ensured seamless logistics coordination, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention through customized services.

• Achieved monthly revenue goals through proactive outbound calls and strategic cross-selling initiatives.

• Achieved a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding monthly revenue targets through effective sales strategies.

Senior Business Manager (Team Head)

Singapore Post Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008

• Led a team to enhance business development and customer service in the logistics division, resulting in substantial revenue growth.

• Guided Business Managers in delivering exceptional service and support to new and existing clients.

• Analyzed market trends to maintain competitiveness, ensuring Singapore Post's position as a leader in logistics.

• Developed and implemented a targeted campaign that generated an additional SGD 18K in revenue within five months.

• Achieved a sales target of SGD 7 million in 2008, exceeding the previous year’s results by 15%.

• Proactively managed key accounts and developed long-term relationships, contributing to sustained business success.

Account Manager

DHL Express (S) Pte Ltd
03.2005 - 05.2007

• Successfully enhanced customer satisfaction and drove

revenue growth through strategic account management.

• Maintained and analyzed customer, prospect, and competitor

databases to implement effective marketing promotions.

• Achieved quarterly revenue goals through proactive outbound

calls and strategic cross-selling initiatives.

• Delivered exceptional service by addressing sales inquiries and

complaints with a Best in Class standard.

• Coordinated logistics for top clients, ensuring timely pickups

and deliveries while maintaining high customer satisfaction

standards.

Telesales Exec

DHL Express (S) Pte Ltd
04.2003 - 05.2005
  • Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
  • I was awarded "First Time Buyer Award 2004" for having the highest number of new sales and highest sales revenue in Singapore for the Tele sales Category.
  • Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
  • Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded all tracking and communications.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients.
  • Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
  • Supported customers continuously from sales process to product set-up and use.
  • Coordinated trade shows and created marketing collateral to reach greater potential customers.
  • Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to discuss new products and services.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Business - International Business And Management

James Cook University of Australia
Singapore

Advance Diploma in Business - Business Management

Washington Biz School
Singapore

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Transportation logistics oversight
  • Operations oversight
  • Budgeting and forecasting expertise
  • Operational management
  • Effective strategic planning
  • Achievement-oriented
  • Development project management
  • Process optimization
  • Information systems management
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Experience in start-ups

Accomplishments

DHL Worldwide Express (Singapore) - 2000 till 2007

- FIRST TIME BUYER AWARD 2004 (Winner for Singapore - 2004)

- FAST FORWARD (Heavy Weight Growth Target - 2004)

- 5 Years’ Service Award (2005)

- 1st Runner Up in Fast Forward Quarter 3 Campaign (2006)

DHL Worldwide Express (Malaysia) 2008 till 2009

- ELITE CLUB WINNER (2009)

(GOLD - 6 consecutive months above revenue target achievement)


Zuellig Pharma Malaysia, 2011 till 2013

Committee member of GDP MDD implementation for Zuellig Pharma Malaysia - 2012

- Working closely with Principal such as Smith & Nephew, Allergan, Edward Life Science, Siemens and Abbott on SOP and Processes,

- Drafting of improve and new SOP with ZP Quality Management Team,

- Kitting Process (S&N - Ortho & Endo),

Zuellig Pharma Medical Device Department for SAP MM and EWM module implementation (INITIAL) - 2012

- Stream lead for Zuellig Pharma Medical Device Department for SAP MM and EWM module implementation,

- Smith & Nephew, Siemens Diagnostic, Abbot Diagnostics, Edward Life Science, Allergan Malaysia, Sysmex

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI & SAP WM INTEGRATION (SIEMENS & ABBOT DIAGNOSTICS) - 2012

Ensuring all EDI order by Siemens and Abbot Diagnostics are 100% received and orders are processes accurately and on timely manner which has 3 segments:,

· Direct Purchase,

· Government Order (Bumi Agents- Affiliated Government Agencies),

· Consignment Include Bumi Agents (Affiliated Government Agencies) and Direct Government Hospitals

Was successfully in the implementation and manage to sync and have Real Time Update of stocks inventory within a grace period of 1 month. We achieve 98% accuracy on stock inventory which include both, cold chain products and ambience product. We achieve 97% for accuracy and on time manner for order processing.

IMPLEMENTATION OF EDI & SAP WM INTEGRATION (SIEMENS Spare Part - Diagnostic Machine) - 2012

Successfully implemented and integrated EDI and SAP by ensuring all EDI order by Siemens and Abbot Diagnostics are 100% received and orders are processes accurately and on timely manner which has 3 segment:,

· Direct Purchase,

· Government Order (Bumi Agents- Affiliated Government Agencies),

· Consignment (Include Bumi Agents (Affiliated Government Agencies) and Direct Government Hospitals

Was successfully in the implementation and manage to sync and have Real Time Update of stocks inventory within a grace period of 1 month. We achieve 98.5% accuracy on stock inventory and 98% accuracy for processing orders on timely manner.


Lazada Express (LEX) - 2015 till 2016

- Expended Delivery Hubs and Delivery Coverage in Malaysia from 2

hubs to 10 hubs within 1 year period

- Increased daily shipment load from 500 shipments a day to 11,000

within 1 year period.

- Successfully align varies operations department role, function, JD and Responsibilities

- Successfully redefine and align Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for individual operations department from First Mile, Sorting, Last Mile and Reverse Collection.

Sorting Centre - 2016

Successfully establish and implemented LEX first Sorting Centre thru fine sorting processes via usage of system and matching postal code for sorting based on the assigned route.

- within 3 month, we have manage to build a sorting centre with a capability of handling 20,000 shipments a day.


Tiong Nam Ebiz Express Sdn Bhd - 2016 - 2018

(Subsidiary of Tiong Nam Logistics Solutions)

- Succesfully set up business unit to target on eCommerce need of

logistics such as First Mile, Last Mile, Reverse Logistics, Warehousing

& Fulfilment ground zero as from hiring to set up of infrastructure and

delivery network all around Malaysia.

Package Management System (SUN System)

- Successful developed a new system (PMS - Package Manager System) with 3rd Party contractor for the company operational function and with real time track and trace capacity and API.


MALAYSIA eCommerce ROAD MAP - 2017

- Participated and involved in the Malaysia National eCommerce Strategic Roadmap Workshop 2017 on16th & 17th Jan 2017 Member and part of the discussion group on sharing expertise to contribute and sharing of the challenges, current and future trend of ecommerce and challenges which were later presented to the Malaysia National

eCommerce Council (NeCC).


INVITED SPEAKER for Malaysia Digital Economy Forum 3.0 (2017)

- Malaysia Digital Economy Forum 3.0 organized by Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) on 10th – 11th August 2017 Invited guest and was one of the Speaker for the forum on “How Far Have We Gone into Exporting into ASEAN (Cross Border).


LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) - 2021 till 2022

- Initiated and Successfully developed a Logistics Management System (LMS) with consist of multiple modules for internal and external users such as:

- Customer Interface Module

- Billing Module

- Order Management Module

- Operations Module

- Track and Trace Module

- Micro WMS Module (Customized)

The development was successful with the support and partnership of Fleetata which is an outsourced 3rd party software development company.

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management, 2012-10-01
  • DG Management, 2006-04-01
  • Effective Communication Skills, 2005-06-01
  • Best in Class (Sales) I & II, 2004-05-01

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Indonesian
Limited Working

Timeline

Operations Director (MY & SG)

Pomelo Fashion
06.2022 - 09.2022

Operations Director

GFast Express 56 Sdn Bhd
05.2020 - 05.2022

Director of Operations

Visionary Solutions Sdn Bhd
08.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant General Manager

Thai Lee Chan Logistics Sdn Bhd (KIRIMe)
05.2018 - 06.2019

General Manager

Tiong Nam Ebiz Express Sdn Bhd
11.2016 - 04.2018

Manager, Hub Build

Lazada Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
10.2015 - 10.2016

3PL Operations Manager

Lazada (Ecart Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
04.2015 - 09.2015

Customer Service Manager – Operations Healthcare

DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd
12.2014 - 03.2015

Principal & Customer Svcs Mgr (Medical Device)

Zuellig Pharma Sdn Bhd
08.2011 - 03.2013

Business Development Manager

Premiere Express & Freight (M) Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 08.2010

Account Manager

DHL Express (M) Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 12.2009

Senior Business Manager (Team Head)

Singapore Post Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008

Account Manager

DHL Express (S) Pte Ltd
03.2005 - 05.2007

Telesales Exec

DHL Express (S) Pte Ltd
04.2003 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Business - International Business And Management

James Cook University of Australia

Advance Diploma in Business - Business Management

Washington Biz School

Personal Information

  • Age: 45+
  • Ethnicity: Chinese
  • Religion: Chinese
  • Date of Birth: 27th February 1979
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Marital Status: Married

Speaking Engagements

Malaysia Digital Economy Forum 3.0, 2017-08-10, Invited guest and was one of the Speaker for the forum on 'How Far Have We Gone into Exporting into ASEAN (Cross Border).

Full Name

Brian Lim Chang Meng
Brian Lim Chang Meng