General Manager – Marine & Freight Operations

Therighttalent; Jakarta Pusat; In loco; IDR 2.512.563.000 - 3.629.257.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Therighttalent seeks a General Manager - Marine & Freight Operations to oversee feeder vessel operations, agency representation, and freight forwarding across SEA. The role requires leadership of cross-border teams between Singapore and Indonesia, with primary operations in Singapore and regional travel.

You will drive performance, optimize equipment control, and execute commercial objectives while maintaining high service quality and expanding business opportunities across major trade routes.

Competenze

• 10+ years senior-level experience in shipping, feeder vessel operations, and freight forwarding.
• In-depth knowledge of feeder operations, container fleet equipment control, and port agency procedures.
• Proven ability to manage cross-border teams between Singapore and Indonesia.
• Based in Singapore with openness to eligible nationalities.

Mansioni

• Direct end-to-end feeder vessel operations and ensure optimal performance and service reliability.
• Oversee liner agency representation and freight forwarding activities to drive growth and efficiency.
• Supervise back-office teams across Indonesia to ensure compliant and efficient processes.
• Coordinate regional stakeholders between Singapore and Indonesia to streamline cross-border workflows.
• Monitor performance indicators and align operations with regional commercial targets.
• Identify new market opportunities in feeder and freight logistics and build strategic partnerships.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Cross-border leadership

Negotiation

Operations management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

General Manager - Marine & Freight Operations

Job Location - Singapore - Requires regional travel across Southeast Asia

Must possess a strong understanding of international/regional markets.

Willingness to relocate to Singapore.

About Client Partner

Our client partner is a leading regional maritime, shipping, and logistics enterprise operating across Southeast Asia. Specializing in feeder vessel operations, liner agency representation, and end-to-end freight forwarding, the organization delivers high-efficiency supply chain solutions across major trade routes. They offer an executive leadership opportunity for a strategic operational leader to drive business growth and operational excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking a senior, highly accomplished General Manager - Marine & Freight Operations to take complete operational and commercial oversight of feeder vessel operations, agency representation, and freight forwarding activities. Based in Singapore, this role is responsible for driving feeder performance, optimizing equipment control, executing commercial objectives, and supervising cross-border back-office teams in Indonesia to deliver seamless service quality and business expansion.

Responsibilities

• Feeder & Marine Operations Management: Direct end-to-end feeder vessel operations, ensuring optimal vessel performance, equipment control, service reliability, and adherence to commercial objectives.
• Agency & Freight Forwarding Leadership: Oversee liner agency representation activities and manage the freight forwarding business unit to drive market growth and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Border Operations Supervision: Supervise back-office functions executed by teams in Indonesia, ensuring processes are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with corporate standards.
• Regional Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary operational coordinator between Singapore and Indonesia teams to streamline cross-border workflows and maintain high operational standards.
• Commercial & Quality Strategy: Monitor operational performance indicators, oversee service quality, and align execution strategies with regional commercial targets.
• Business Growth & Relationship Management: Identify new market opportunities within feeder and freight logistics sectors while building strategic partnerships across the regional maritime ecosystem.

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Years of Experience: Senior-level experience (10+ years preferred) in shipping, feeder vessel operations, agency representation, and freight forwarding.
• Industry Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of feeder operations, container fleet equipment control, port agency procedures, and regional logistics.
• Cross-Border Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing cross-border teams and supervising remote operational functions (specifically between Singapore and Indonesia).
• Core Competencies: Strategic leadership, commercial acumen, high-level negotiation, problem-solving, and executive decision-making skills.
• Location & Openness: Based in Singapore (open to all eligible nationalities).