Batam-Based Head of Indonesia Logistics

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 1,500,000,000 - 2,700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Head of Indonesia Operations – Logistics to establish and grow the Indonesia entity, including branch setup and local team leadership in Batam.

The role emphasizes warehousing, distribution, regulatory compliance, and cross-border logistics across Southeast Asia, collaborating closely with China headquarters and regional teams. Fluent English and Chinese are required; Bahasa Indonesia is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years in logistics with at least 2 years in team management.
• Experience in logistics operations, freight forwarding, warehousing, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian logistics market and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to relocate and work on-site in Batam, Riau Islands.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; Bahasa Indonesia preferred.
• Experience in free trade zones or bonded areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, development, and expansion of the Indonesia operations.
• Coordinate local structure, logistics qualifications, tax and labor compliance.
• Build and manage local teams across operations, sales, and customer service.
• Develop local procedures, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs.
• Establish warehousing and distribution capabilities in Batam.
• Develop B2B relationships with electronics manufacturers and partners.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, parks, and suppliers.
• Oversee cross-border logistics and customs coordination with China HQ.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Cross-border logistics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (S1)

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Head of Indonesia Operations – Logistics to establish and grow the Indonesia entity, including branch setup and local team leadership in Batam.

The role emphasizes warehousing, distribution, regulatory compliance, and cross-border logistics across Southeast Asia, collaborating closely with China headquarters and regional teams. Fluent English and Chinese are required; Bahasa Indonesia is preferred.