Senior Project Cargo Manager - Will consider relocators from Europe

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and freight forwarding company is seeking a Senior Manager for Project Cargo based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a team and manage complex logistics projects focused on ocean freight. The ideal candidate has significant experience in freight forwarding and project cargo, with strong leadership potential. Relocation is required, along with a chance to fast-track to a senior leadership role. Fluent English is essential, and German skills are a plus, making this an ideal opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to make a global impact.

Benefits

Work visa sponsorship

Fast-track to leadership

Collaborative international team environment

Real responsibility from the start

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, project cargo, and ocean freight is essential.
• Leadership potential and supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to Vietnam for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of project cargo professionals.
• Manage complex project logistics focusing on ocean freight.
• Work with local and global teams to deliver client solutions.
• Support business development and account growth.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Project cargo experience

Ocean freight experience

Commercial acumen

Fluency in English

Job description

Our client, a global player in the freight forwarding and logistics space, is seeking a Project Cargo professional to be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious professional with experience in project cargo and ocean freight, offering a clear pathway to a senior leadership role within just a few years. This professional will be the Senior Manager, Project Cargo.

This position requires relocation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 5–6 project cargo professionals
• Manage complex project logistics, with a strong focus on ocean freight
• Work closely with local and global teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients
• Support business development efforts, assist with winning and growing key accounts

Requirements

• Freight forwarding, project cargo and ocean freight experience is essential
• Strong leadership potential, staff management / supervisory experience preferred but not essential
• Commercial acumen and a passion for client success
• Willingness to relocate to Vietnam and embrace a new cultural and professional environment
• Fluent in English; German language skills strongly preferred but not essential

What’s on Offer?

• Work visa sponsorship
• Fast-track to leadership in a high-impact role
• Real responsibility from the start, both operationally and commercially
• A collaborative and international team environment

This opportunity is ideal for a professional based in Europe who is ready to relocate and build a global career in freight forwarding.

If you’re looking for your next big step and want to make an impact in project logistics on an international stage, we want to hear from you.