Project Freight Forwarding Manager

Maersk; Gdynia; On-site; PLN 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Pracownicze Plany Kapitałowe

ZFŚS - Company Social Benefits Fund

Employee Assistance Program

Global Referral Program

Role Specific Benefits

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Project Logistics specialist to manage client projects within government and defence sectors. You will oversee sea transport to production facilities, plan pricing, and coordinate site visits for optimized solutions across APAC regions.

The role blends freight forwarding with complex project planning and HSSEQ compliance. Ideal candidates are self-driven, with a proven logistics track record, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in Polish, English and German.

Qualifications

• Excellent Polish, English and German communication skills.
• Proven track record in government/defense logistics.
• Strong relationship-building with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and ability to design value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Capture essential data to design, cost, and price customer solutions.
• Oversee project management activities to ensure smooth end-to-end execution.
• Create process flows for key activities.
• Manage tender processes and ensure competitive offers.
• Cover all transport modes with support from colleagues.
• Develop new logistics concepts and value propositions.

Skills

English communication

Polish communication

German communication

Gov/defense logistics exp

Client relationship mgmt

Job description

Hiring Range: 190.000zł - 220.000zł

Short Term Incentive at target (actual payout may vary based on performance): 7.5%

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life & Accident Insurance, Supplementary Pension Plan (Pracownicze Plany Kapitałowe), Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS), Employee Assistance Program, Global Referral Program, Role Specific Benefits

A.P. Moller - Maersk is a global logistics company moving 20% of global trade annually. With over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we simplify and connect global trade, helping our customers grow and thrive.

Project logistics involves orchestrating material flow, order management, and shipment execution from multiple origins to defined locations. This includes transportation of regular, out-of-gauge (OOG), and sensitive cargo across various modes (Ocean, Air, and Land), ensuring full, complete, and on-time delivery per the customer's project plan.

At Maersk, our Project Logistics teams blend traditional freight forwarding with specialized skills in complex project planning, transport engineering, procurement, and HSSEQ compliance. Our experts excel in solution design, special cargo transportation, asset management, and end-to-end project management, ensuring deliveries to often remote sites.

Leveraging our brand and capacity control, combined with robust project logistics capabilities, Maersk provides customers with reliable and resilient project logistics solutions.

Mandatory requirements: Polish Citizenship

Role:

• Manage projects on behalf of our clients within the Government & Defence sector
• Manage sea transport of equipment to production facilities for reuse, primarily in APAC.
• Participate in planning and pricing processes.
• Conduct site visits to coordinate with local stakeholders and gather local insights for optimized solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Capture essential data to design, cost, and price customer solutions.
• Oversee project management activities to ensure smooth end-to-end execution.
• Create process flows for key activities.
• Manage tender processes and ensure competitive offers.
• Cover all transport modes with support from colleagues.
• Develop new logistics concepts and value propositions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-driven, can-do attitude, organized, and composed in complex environments.
• Proven track record in government/defense logistics.
• Collaborative team player and trusted partner.
• Excellent Polish, English & German communication skills.
• Commercial knowledge and interest.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
• High-level understanding of logistics products and solutions.

At Maersk, we emphasize individual development and offer broad opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment. We value diversity in all forms and strive to recruit the best talent.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

The salary range and benefits listed are provided in good faith and represent an estimate based on objective and gender neutral criteria, including the precise nature of the role and relevant market data. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits may differ based on employment status and regional policies. Details mentioned in this job posting do not guarantee a specific salary, benefits package, or employment terms.

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