At Maersk, our Project Logistics teams integrate traditional freight forwarding and transport capabilities with highly specialised expertise in complex project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ) compliance.

By leveraging our esteemed brand and extensive network, coupled with robust project logistics capabilities, Maersk provides our customers with a competitive edge, ensuring project logistics outcomes are delivered with exceptional reliability and resilience.

We offer

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Key responsibilities

Chartering & Supplier Management

• Lead chartering and procurement activities for project logistics opportunities across Asia Pacific.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, shipbrokers, carriers, and specialized logistics providers.
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, performance, and compliance processes.
• Maintain a robust and qualified supplier network to support project logistics requirements across the region.

Commercial Support & Procurement

• Lead commercial negotiations on freight rates, charter agreements, service contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers and carriers.
• Partner with Business Development, Product, Solution Design, and Operations teams to develop competitive and commercially attractive logistics solutions.
• Support customer tenders and project opportunities through market intelligence, supplier engagement, and procurement expertise.
• Identify cost optimization and value-creation opportunities across suppliers, routes, and transport solutions.

Capacity & Performance Management

• Ensure adequate supplier and vessel capacity to support project execution and business growth.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service expectations.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives with key partners.
• Support the implementation of global and regional procurement initiatives within the MPL organization.

HSSEQ & Compliance

• Ensure HSSEQ requirements are embedded in supplier qualification, selection, and performance management processes.
• Promote compliance with Maersk procurement policies, governance standards, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, operational, and commercial risks associated with project logistics activities.

We’re looking for

• 8-10+ years of experience in project logistics, chartering, vessel procurement, breakbulk, heavy-lift, or related logistics sectors.
• Strong network with vessel owners, shipbrokers, carriers, and specialized logistics providers across Asia Pacific.
• Proven experience negotiating freight, chartering, transportation, or logistics-related contracts.
• Strong understanding of project cargo, heavy-lift, breakbulk, marine transportation, and complex logistics solutions.
• Experience supporting customer tenders, project pricing, and commercial solution development.
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder management capabilities in a regional environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization and collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and negotiation capabilities.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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