About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.
Location: Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru
About The Role
We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage the transportation and delivery of heavy equipment and mission-critical data centre infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring large-scale equipment, modules, and specialised components are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule across complex project environments.
If you have experience handling oversized cargo, heavy lifting operations, project logistics, or industrial equipment transportation, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Plan and coordinate transportation of heavy equipment, prefabricated modules, and critical data centre infrastructure
- Work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, transport vendors, and project teams to ensure smooth deliveries
- Manage logistics schedules and monitor shipment progress from origin to destination
- Coordinate lifting, rigging, and site delivery activities for oversized or specialised equipment
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, permits, and safety requirements
- Identify logistics risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent project delays
- Support customs clearance and import/export activities when required
- Track logistics costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Coordinate with construction and project teams to align deliveries with project milestones
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in:
- Heavy equipment logistics
- Industrial project logistics
- Data centre infrastructure projects
- Construction or EPC environments
- Experience handling oversized cargo, specialised transport, or critical equipment deliveries
- Familiarity with logistics planning, freight management, customs procedures, and transportation compliance
- Strong vendor management and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment with multiple priorities
Why Join
- Opportunity to support major data centre developments
- Exposure to large-scale logistics and infrastructure projects
- Regional project involvement with industry-leading partners
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding sector
