Manager Equipment Disposition

Hapag Lloyd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Work from home arrangements

Career development and mobility

Performance bonuses

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd seeks an Equipment Manager to lead the Southeast Asia Equipment team, ensuring availability, positioning and cost control of container equipment across the Area. You will oversee Flow Execution, Portfolio Management, and Equipment Steering to align supply with demand and optimize costs.

The role requires 7–10 years in equipment management or logistics, with strong leadership and analytical skills, and fluent English. Hybrid work arrangements and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in equipment management, logistics or container shipping operations.
• Strong knowledge of container equipment flows, portfolio management, stock balancing and empty repositioning.
• Good understanding of liner-shipping networks, vessel capacity, ports, terminals and depot operations.
• Strong forecasting, planning and analytical capability.
• Ability to interpret booking trends, stock development, flow plans and operational performance data.
• Strong reporting skills, including performance analysis, variance commentary and management presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Southeast Asia Equipment team including Flow Execution, Portfolio Management and Equipment Steering.
• Plan short- and medium-term equipment planning and steering for Southeast Asia and coordinate with regional teams.
• Monitor equipment movements, stock levels and utilisation to optimise costs and service.
• Provide regional reporting, governance and performance commentary to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to reduce repositioning costs and improve depot and transport efficiency.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

English (written/spoken)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Operations Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Equipment management systems

Job description

The Equipment Manager is responsible for leading the Southeast Asia Equipment team and ensuring the effective availability, positioning, utilisation and control of container equipment across the Area.
The position oversees Equipment Flow Execution, Portfolio Management and Equipment Steering, ensuring that equipment supply supports commercial demand and operational requirements while controlling repositioning, storage and handling costs.

Team Leadership and Functional Management

• Lead, coach and develop the Equipment team, setting clear responsibilities, objectives and performance expectations.
• Ensure effective coordination between Flow Execution & Portfolio Management and Flow Planning & Steering.
• Establish clear operating routines, decision rights, escalation channels and team coverage.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure timely closure of agreed actions.
  
• Ensure approved stock-feeding, evacuation and repositioning plans are executed effectively.
• Monitor planned versus actual equipment movements and address execution shortfalls, rollovers and operational constraints.
• Maximize the use of available vessel, feeder, barge, rail and trucking capacity for empty evacuation.
• Maintain oversight of equipment inventory by country, location, size, type and operational status.
• Monitor minimum, maximum and target stock levels and initiate corrective action for shortages, surpluses and imbalances.
• Manage ageing, long-stay, idle and non-productive equipment in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
• Improve equipment utilization, box turn time, depot release performance and overall portfolio productivity.

Flow Planning & Steering

• Lead short- and medium-term equipment planning and steering across Southeast Asia.
• Oversee Satellite Container Flow Planning and ensure alignment with Area and Regional equipment priorities.
• Translate commercial forecasts, booking trends and network developments into equipment supply, evacuation and repositioning plans.
• Review and challenge forecast assumptions and equipment requirements submitted by countries and commercial teams.
• Prioritize equipment allocation during shortages based on customer, commercial and operational requirements.
• Assess the equipment impact of vessel delays, blank sailings, port omissions, service changes and seasonal demand.
• Coordinate equipment movements and steering decisions with Regional and Global Equipment teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of steering actions and adjust plans as operating conditions change.

Regional Reporting, Governance and Performance Management

• Act as the main Southeast Asia contact for reporting and coordination with the Regional Equipment function
• Submit accurate and timely Regional reports covering stock development, forecast performance, fulfilment, imbalance, repositioning and execution.
• Provide clear commentary on performance variances, operational risks, corrective actions and expected recovery.
• Escalate significant shortages, surpluses, execution failures, cost exposure and network constraints to the Region.
• Ensure Regional steering instructions, targets and governance requirements are implemented across Southeast Asia.
• Maintain consistent KPI definitions, data standards, reporting templates and action trackers.
• Lead regular performance reviews with Area and Regional stakeholders.
• Drive reporting automation, data accuracy and improved management visibility.

Cost and Continuous Improvement

• Control empty repositioning, storage, handling, depot and inland movement costs.
• Monitor expenditure against budget and explain material cost variances.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary repositioning, duplicated handling and prolonged storage.
• Support supplier-performance management and operational input into depot and transport arrangements.
• Standardize equipment processes and promote automation, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.

7-10 years of experience in equipment management, logistics, or container shipping operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role

Strong knowledge of container equipment flows, portfolio management, stock balancing and empty repositioning.

Good understanding of liner-shipping networks, vessel capacity, ports, terminals and depot operations.

Strong forecasting, planning and analytical capability.

Ability to interpret booking trends, stock development, flow plans and operational performance data.

Strong reporting skills, including performance analysis, variance commentary and management presentations.

Proficiency in equipment management systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Strong written and spoken English.

About the Team

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  We offer market-aligned compensation with opportunities for merit-based reviews, 13th month salary and performance bonuses where components would vary based on local market practices and legal requirements.
• Competitive leave entitlements
  Including annual leave, medical leave, and other statutory leaves as applicable in your country of employment.
• Healthcare coverage
  Medical insurance and Flexible benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Coverage will vary based on local market practices.
• Career mobility and Learning and development support
  Access to learning resources (like LinkedIn Learning), professional development programs and internal mobility programs to support your development across teams, functions, and geographies.
• Employee recognition and wellness initiatives
  Initiatives include wellness programmes, employee recognition programme, and engagement activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Work from Home arrangements
  Depending on nature of role; hybrid work arrangements are available with minimum 3 days in office and up to 2 days work from home schedules to support work-life integration with some variations based on local market conditions.
• Commitment to sustainability and social impact
  We are dedicated to responsible business practices, with ongoing efforts in environmental sustainability and community engagement through corporate social responsibility programmes.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
  We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

About Us

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 139 countries, 396 offices and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 19,600 colleagues working across borders, functions and cultures, to not only deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong. Your journey, our horizon.