Strategic Maritime Logistics Leader: Agency & Breakbulk

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

International work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management seeks a seasoned Maritime Logistics Manager to drive agency, project cargo, and breakbulk operations. You will identify new customers, secure revenue, and develop competitive logistics solutions while building relationships with shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, and forwarders.

You will coordinate cross-border activities with regional teams, optimize ports and terminals, and ensure compliance and governance.

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.

Skills

Business development

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Customer-focused

Education

Maritime Studies / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business degree

Job description

Wilhelmsen Ship Management seeks a seasoned Maritime Logistics Manager to drive agency, project cargo, and breakbulk operations. You will identify new customers, secure revenue, and develop competitive logistics solutions while building relationships with shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, and forwarders.

You will coordinate cross-border activities with regional teams, optimize ports and terminals, and ensure compliance and governance.