Maritime Logistics Manager

Wilhelmsen Port Services; Klang City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-days work week including Malaysia’s公

International work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Port Services in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Maritime Logistics Manager to lead Agency, Project Cargo, and Breakbulk operations. You will identify new customers, secure cargo opportunities, and develop competitive logistics solutions while coordinating with ports, shipowners, and freight forwarders.

The role emphasizes strong commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and risk-aware decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in maritime logistics, shipping, project cargo, or breakbulk operations.
• Strong business development and commercial management skills.
• Sound understanding of maritime operations, port activities, and logistics solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities, manage risks, and deliver profitable business outcomes.
• Results-driven, analytical, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive Agency, Project Cargo, and Breakbulk business growth to achieve budget and profitability targets.
• Identify and secure new customers, cargo opportunities, trade lanes, and revenue streams.
• Build strong relationships with cargo owners, charterers, shipowners, freight forwarders, and key industry stakeholders.
• Develop competitive commercial proposals, quotations, and logistics solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to expand cross-border business opportunities.
• Coordinate with ports, terminals, transporters, warehouses, and service providers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to drive continuous business growth.
• Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance with corporate governance standards.

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Maritime Logistics Manager to lead and expand our Agency, Project Cargo, and Breakbulk business operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong maritime industry knowledge, proven business development capabilities, and the ability to build strategic relationships across the shipping and logistics ecosystem.

You are a results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at identifying new business opportunities, and can effectively balance commercial growth with operational excellence and compliance requirements.

What You Will Work On

• Drive Agency, Project Cargo, and Breakbulk business growth to achieve budget and profitability targets.
• Identify and secure new customers, cargo opportunities, trade lanes, and revenue streams.
• Build strong relationships with cargo owners, charterers, shipowners, freight forwarders, and key industry stakeholders.
• Develop competitive commercial proposals, quotations, and logistics solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to expand cross-border business opportunities.
• Coordinate with ports, terminals, transporters, warehouses, and service providers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to drive continuous business growth.
• Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance with corporate governance standards.

Qualifications You Have for This Role

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in maritime logistics, shipping, project cargo, or breakbulk operations.
• Strong business development and commercial management skills.
• Sound understanding of maritime operations, port activities, and logistics solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities, manage risks, and deliver profitable business outcomes.
• Results-driven, analytical, and customer-focused mindset.

Working location:

Port Klang or Pasir Gudang

What we offer

• 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
• International work environment and culture
• Great learning and development opportunities